Define culture and cultural competency
Central Objective: Our page aims to define culture and cultural competency in the context of early childhood education and child care centers. Supporting Elements: We provide information on healthy practices that can mitigate the spread of germs and decrease the likelihood of SIDS in infants and toddlers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUs5 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Define and explain culture and diversity
- Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences and its influences on a child's social behavior.
- Define what transition times are and when they occur during the day in the classroom
- Describe how language is one of the many ways through which culture affects development.
- Define active play in the early childhood classroom and describe its benefits for young children.
- Identify strategies for integrating culture and diversity into an infant and toddler program
- Define the meaning of professionalism in child care.
- Recognize the importance of providing activities that reflect a welcoming environment for all children, youth and families, regardless of culture, language, or religion, or strengths, talents, and abilities.
- Define the term inclusion and how it relates to the child care environment and practice for all ages.
- Describe the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Define conflict resolution and explain why problem solving is important.
- Define the term multiculturalism and how it relates to the child's environment.
- Define SMART goals and describe its historical context.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of culture and diversity in relation to school readiness.
- Identify the importance of maintaining cultural sensitivity while working with families during home visiting.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with conduct disorder.
- Identify strategies to promote cultural diversity and acceptance in the child care environment
- Define differentiated instruction in early childhood education and describe how it may look in the classroom.
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