Culture and Children’s Challenging Behavior

Educators can watch this webinar to explore how awareness of their culture and context shapes expectations and interactions in early learning program setting. 


2022

Why it sparks inspiration 

How does an educator’s culture shape their teaching and expectations? This webinar provides educators with a framework to explore how culture shapes their interactions with children and influences their expectations of child behaviour. By reflecting on unconscious attitudes and developing cross-cultural competence, educators can enhance their ability to understand and support diverse behaviours. This webinar equips educators to foster inclusive, respectful classroom environments that honour the diverse cultural backgrounds of all children. 


“Cultural congruence between the child’s home and school is the cornerstone of culturally responsive practices.” 


How it can inspire your practice 

  • Program leaders can foster cultural awareness by encouraging educators to reflect on how their own cultural backgrounds shape expectations and influence interactions with children.  

  • Program leaders can promote inclusive policies that recognize and respect cultural differences, helping to bridge home and program experiences for a supportive setting. 

  • Educators can enhance their cross-cultural competence using the strategies from the webinar to promote a more inclusive learning environment. 

To access the webinar:   

  1. Visit the Early Childhood Investigations website and provide some demographic information.  

  1. Get immediate access to the webinar.

 

Click here to learn more about Early Childhood Investigations. 


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