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Core text for Multiculuralism in Early Childhood courses (also sometimes called Cultural Diversity or simply Diversity in ECE) in Early Childhood Education department or in Child and Family Studies department. Provides a practical introduction to multicultural and anti-bias issues in working with children and families in early childhood settings. Focuses on discussions on prejudice, racism, bilingual education, and multicultural education.  Includes suggestions for making the classroom more culturally relevant and over 100 activities. Very popular book in community colleges on understanding cultural diversity in young children and their families.

• Introduces culturally relevant and anti-bias curriculum-In a simple and organized way. (Ex. pp 138).
• Challenges prevailing misconceptions-Stereotypes that affect child care and early childhood curriculum. (Ex. pp 152).
• Personal, introspective approach-Allows readers to reflect on and clarify their own cultural identity and attitudes toward other races, cultures, and language groups. (Ex.pp 72-74).
• Practical ideas and guidelines-For implementing culturally relevant and anti-bias education in early childhood settings.  (Ex. pp 197).

Introduction

Chapter 1  The Changing Face of Our Classrooms

Chapter 2  Children and Prejudice

Chapter 3  Racism

Chapter 4  Culturally Responsive Care and Education

Chapter 5  Bilingual Education

Chapter 6  Family, Culture, and Community

Chapter 7  Multicultural Education

Chapter 8  A Culturally Relevant, Anti-Bias Classroom

Chapter 9  Culturally Relevant and Anti-Bias Activities

Glossary

Index

Multicultural Education in Early Childhood (Early Childhood Education)

"Roots and Wings will open doors to beginners in cultural diversity education, and will enrich the more experienced readers.  It is a grand tool for assisting early childhood educators to address the many-faceted and complex issues of cultural diversity and racial prejudice....I recommend this book to any teacher, caregiver, or parent who wants to begin learning what it means to foster young children's respect for themselves and others."

Stacey York is an instructor in the child development department at Minneapolis Community and Technical College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  She conducts multicultural workshops around the country and is also author of Big As Life:  The Everyday Inclusive Curriculum, available from Redleaf Press, http://www.redleafpres.org.

 Roots & Wings - The bestselling guide to anti-bias education for young children in a revised edition!

Over a decade ago Roots and Wings was published as one of the first practical multicultural resources for early childhood teachers.  This invaluable guide is now completely updated to respond to the tremendous changes in the field around cultural relevance and anti-bias issues since the first edition was published.

Roots and Wings provides a thorough, clear, and practical introduction to multicultural and anti-bias issues in working with children and families in early childhood settings.  Seamlessly blending theory and practice, this revised edition contains over 100 activities (many of them new or revised), practical examples, and staff training recommendations, as well as much of the information from the study guide Developing Roots and Wings.

NEW CHAPTERS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

*Bilingual education        *Culturally responsive teaching        *Children and prejudice

Roots and Wings is an ideal resource for preschool teachers, early childhood programs at colleges and universities, and training workshops.

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• Responding to Hate at School: A Guide for Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators
  Southern Poverty Law Center
  © 2001 | Prentice Hall | Paper | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0130284580 | ISBN-13: 9780130284587
  
  
  

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Core or supplemental text for Observation or Assessment in Early Childhood Education courses in Early Childhood Education department or in Child and Family Studies department.

 

This very practical book is organized in chapters by what children do--explore and invent, use their senses, seek drama and adventure, connect with nature, espress themselves through literacy activities--and how to observe these behaviors. Other chapters include how to record, document, and display observations.  A very practical book written by well-known authors in the field.

• Art of Awareness, The: How Observation Can Transform Your Teaching
  Curtis, Carter & Redleaf Press
  © 2006 | Merrill | Paper; 192 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131727958 | ISBN-13: 9780131727953
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A supplemental text for an Administration (Preschools and Child Care Programs) course, an Introduction to ECE course, or a Practicum/Student Teaching course in Early Childhood Education departments or in Child and Family Studies departments. Covers the nature of leadership, how to be a leader in the various settings in early  care and education, how to work in early childhood teams (staff, faculty, other professionals) and with families, and how advocacy is a form of leadership. Includes cases and reflection questions.  Emphasizes that regardless of position, ALL early childhood professionals can be leaders in their field.
• Learning to Lead: Effective Leadership Skills for Teachers of Young Children (Redleaf Press Series)
  Sullivan
  © 2006 | Merrill | Paper; 144 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131727907 | ISBN-13: 9780131727908
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Core text for Curriculum in Early Childhood Education in College of Education, department of Early Childhood Education or in Child and Family Studies department.

Discusses how to recognize children's interests through observation, and create themes and curriculum that are developmentally appropriate and based on those interests.  Also contains checklists, practical suggestions, and stories from practitioners.  Written by well-known early childhood educators who emphasize a child-centered curriculum and who eschew a "cookie-cutter" teacher-directed curriculum.   

• Reflecting Children's Lives: A Handbook for Planning Child-Centered Curriculum (Redleaf Press Series)
  Curtis, Carter & Redleaf Press
  © 2006 | Merrill | Paper; 240 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131727915 | ISBN-13: 9780131727915
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Core text for Multiculuralism in Early Childhood courses (also sometimes called Cultural Diversity or simply Diversity in ECE) in Early Childhood Education department or in Child and Family Studies department. Provides a practical introduction to multicultural and anti-bias issues in working with children and families in early childhood settings. Focuses on discussions on prejudice, racism, bilingual education, and multicultural education.  Includes suggestions for making the classroom more culturally relevant and over 100 activities. Very popular book in community colleges on understanding cultural diversity in young children and their families.
• Roots and Wings: Affirming Culture in Early Childhood Programs (Redleaf Press Series)
  York
  © 2006 | Merrill | Paper; 288 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131727931 | ISBN-13: 9780131727939
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A supplemental text for an Issues in Early Childhood Education or Introduction to Early Childhood Education course in Early Childhood Education departments or in Child and Family Studies departments. Covers five leading theorists whose perspectives are studied and applied widely in early childhood education.  The book distills each theorist's work and explains how it relates to early care and education.  Brief, inexpensive; a perfect complement to foundational courses.
• Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget & Vygotsky (Redleaf Press Series)
  Mooney
  © 2006 | Merrill | Paper; 120 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 013172794X | ISBN-13: 9780131727946
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Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students, browse our available packages below, or contact your Pearson Higher Education representative to create your own package.

• Package ISBN-10: 0132228661 | ISBN-13: 9780132228664
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• Roots and Wings: Affirming Culture in Early Childhood Programs (Redleaf Press Series), 1/E
  York | ©2006 | Merrill | Paper; 288 pages
  
• Teacher Preparation Classroom (Supersite), 6 Month Access Code Card, 1/E
  Merrill | ©2006 | Merrill | Access Code Card
  

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• Roots and Wings: Affirming Culture in Early Childhood Programs (Redleaf Press Series), 1/E
  York | ©2006 | Merrill | Paper; 288 pages
  
• 50 Early Childhood Strategies for Working and Communicating with Diverse Families, 1/E
  Gonzalez-Mena | ©2007 | Merrill | Paper; 144 pages
  

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• Roots and Wings: Affirming Culture in Early Childhood Programs (Redleaf Press Series), 1/E
  York | ©2006 | Merrill | Paper; 288 pages
  
• Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom, The: Easy Ways to Adapt Learning Centers for All, 1/E
  Gould, Sullivan & Gryphon House | ©2005 | Merrill | Paper; 216 pages