Reflective practice

Reflective practice involves critically examining your experiences, values, biases, and actions to foster professional growth and better understand and support diverse children and families.

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Are Cherry LifeSavers Really the Best? Pausing to Reflect on Biases

Learn how reflecting on personal biases can help educators create more inclusive and equitable early childhood environments. 

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Conversations About Culture

Discover the importance of cultural humility in building respectful, inclusive, and effective cross-cultural relationships and learn practical strategies to apply in early childhood program settings. 

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Engaging Families of Multilingual Learners: Using Families’ Stories to Link Classroom Content with Children’s Funds of Knowledge

Discover how using technology to incorporate families' cultural stories into program activities enhances learning for multilingual children. 

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How Racism Can Affect Child Development

Learn how systemic racism and discrimination impact child development, health, and well-being, and how to practice anti-racism in early childhood settings. 

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Newcomer Families' Experiences with Programs and Services to Support Early Childhood Development in Canada: A Scoping Review

Discover insights into the challenges and successes newcomer families face when accessing early childhood development services in Canada, and learn how programs can be adapted to better meet their needs. 

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Addressing Trauma in Young Children in Immigrant and Refugee Families through Early Childhood Programs

Learn effective strategies for supporting children from immigrant and refugee families, such as using trauma-informed care to foster emotional development and connect families to essential resources. 

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Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices for Immigrant-Origin Students

Explore practical strategies and insights for integrating culturally responsive teaching to better support immigrant-origin children in program settings and foster inclusive learning environments. 

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Listening: A Key to Cultural Competence

Discover how active listening can deepen cultural understanding and foster stronger connections in your program settings.  

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Mitigating the Effects of Trauma among Young Children of Immigrants and Refugees: The Role of Early Childhood Programs

Discover how early childhood programs can support immigrant and refugee children by addressing trauma, fostering resilience, and connecting families to essential resources for emotional and developmental well-being. 

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