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Diversity and Infant/Toddler Caregiving.

Authors :
Gonzalez-Mena, Janet
Bhavnagri, Navaz Peshotan
Source :
Young Children. Sep 2000 55(5):31-35.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Discusses the importance of cultural sensitivity and specific cultural knowledge when providing care for infants and toddlers. Makes suggestions for responding to cultural differences. Describes dialogue and reflective-thinking strategies for identifying and responding to cultural differences. Asserts that caregivers need diversity training to see that quality care must be put in culturally relevant contexts. (KB)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0044-0728
Volume :
55
Issue :
5
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Young Children
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ616869
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers