.5 CEU

Diversity and Cultural Competence

Culturally competent educators have knowledge about ethnic and cultural diversity that enables them to provide culturally responsive programming for the children and families they serve. According to developmentally appropriate practice (NAEYC, 2009), educators should be culturally and socially responsive as well as respectful of the social and cultural context of the children in the program. The goal of this session is for participants to gain a broader perspective of cultural diversity; consider how it impacts experiences, beliefs, values, and practices; and implement culturally responsive approaches to support all children and families. This will be facilitated through reflection, sharing, and consideration of innovative strategies designed to support and is responsive to families and children of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds.   
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The training should take you 5 hours to complete.  Upon enrollment in this training, you will have 2 weeks to complete all course content and submit your evaluation. Once the training is successfully completed, a CEU certificate will be issued within 14 days.

100% of this course addresses the needs of "diverse learners"

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants should be able to 
  • Identify and describe their own cultural biases and perceptions 
  • Discuss key concepts involved in cultural diversity 
  • Discuss strategies to use when negotiating through different cultural perspectives with families
  • List components of a culturally responsive environment in an early education and care setting 

The Institute for Education and Professional Development, Inc.

The Institute for Education and Professional Development, Inc. was established in 2005 to provide professional development and consultation services to early childhood programs and educators. We work collaboratively with programs, educators, and agencies to improve the quality of education and care for young children and families.

IEPD has master instructors who provide training, coaching and mentoring services. Each of the IEPD instructors receives training on adult learning principles, training design and delivery, and evaluation. All of the IEPD instructors have worked in the field of early childhood education, bringing their own experiences and "lessons learned" to the training.

Our trainings are fun, engaging, and are filled with important information and resources. We want to work with you, hear your stories, successes and challenges, and provide assistance to help you in your work.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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