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
- Recognize the importance of demonstrating respect for the diversity of all children and youth and families’ culture, language, and religion in all interactions (anti-bias and cultural responsiveness techniques).
- Define what transition times are and when they occur during the day in the classroom
- Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences and its influences on a child's social behavior.
- 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.
- Define the term multiculturalism and how it relates to the child's environment.
- Describe the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Define conflict resolution and explain why problem solving is important.
- Identify strategies to promote cultural diversity and acceptance in the child care environment
- Define social emotional development in young children
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