1. Chapter 15: Working with Families from Diverse Backgrounds

2. Teachers Work with Diversity
Developmentally Appropriate Practice statement
Culture defined
Individual children and identity
All children learn acceptance
Culture and parenting
Teacher growth

3. Strategies for Teachers
Examine personal attitudes
Learn about other cultures
Establish an environment that welcomes
Open the door for communication about culture

4. Negotiating with Cultural Conflict
Possible outcomes
Negotiate and find compromise
Caregiver changes actions
Parents learn new ideas
No resolution of conflict

5. Common Cultural Issues
Linguistic diversity and challenges
Holidays
Classroom curriculum
What does working with diversity look like?
Buen Dia Family School
Wu Yee and Generations Child Care