10 Hours Training: Families, Communities, and Cultural Competence
In this 10-hour course, we will focus on promoting acceptance of diversity and building community in the early childhood and school-age learning environments. (10 Hours) $85.00
Components of Human Diversity
Self-Reflection
Cultural Diversity Self-Assessment
How to Promote Diversity
Topic 1: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Inclusive Classrooms
The Importance of Deliberate Inclusion
A Diverse Classroom
Reducing Stereotypes
Discussion Topic
Topic 1: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
Interacting with Children Respectfully
Being Aware of Your Own Biases
Inclusive and Respectful Environment
Topic 1: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
Intentional Teaching
Intentional Teaching Strategies
Discussion Topic
Strategies with Infant and Toddlers
Strategies with Preschool and School Age
Topic 1: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding
Topic 1 Completion
Topic 1 Reflection (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)
Topic 1: Cultural Competency and Responsiveness Quiz
Topic 2: Course Description
Topic 2: Pre-Assessment
Communication
Every Family is Unique
Family-Centered Practice
Worksheet: Support Families (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)
Honoring Diversity in Families
Discussion Topic
Diversity in Families
Topic 2: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
Family Engagement
Discussion Topic
Parent Participation
Six Types of Parent Involvement
Helping Families Feel Welcome
Encouraging Family Involvement
Topic 2: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Supporting Families
What Young Children Learn (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)
Worksheet: Supporting Families (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)
Ways of Communicating with Families
Having Difficult Conversations with Families
Parent Questions and Concerns
Obstacles to Partnerships
Topic 2: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
Confidentiality
Keeping Confidentiality
Confidentiality Matters
Topic 2: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding
Transitions – From Home to Program
Transition Scenario
Discussion Topic
Topic 2: Chapter 6 Check for Understanding
Providing Support to Families Under Stress
Types of Resources
Specific Ways To Help
Resources for Families
Family Resources and Working with Volunteers
Topic 2: Chapter 7 Check for Understanding
Topic 2 Reflection (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)
Topic 2 Completion
Topic 2: Family and Community Partnerships Quiz
Topic 3: Course Description
Topic 3: Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)
Life of a Military Family
Types of Military
Identifying Military Families
Discussion Topic
Worksheet: Getting to Know Military Families (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)
Topic 3: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
Experience Unique Stressors
Issues that Families Frequently Face
Military Children and Stress
I Serve Too
Worksheet: Behavioral Challenges (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)
Topic 3: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Frequent Separation
First Line of Support for Military Families
Ways to Support Military Families
Discussion Topic
Support Military Families
Early Childhood Education
Topic 3 Reflection (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)
Topic 3 Completion
Topic 3: Operation: Military Families Quiz
Topic 4: Course Description
Topic 4: Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)
Essential to the Day
Benefits of Classroom Community
Practicing Circle Time Routines
Following a Schedule
Establishing a Circle Time Routine (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)
Topic 4: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
Judge the Effectiveness
Discussion Topic
Circle Time Activity Example
One Year Olds
Considering Attention Levels: Toddlers
Two-Year-Olds
Three-Year-Olds
Considering Attention Levels: Preschoolers
Four and Five-Year-Olds
Considering Attention Levels: Pre-Kindergarten
Topic 4: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Observations and Behavior
Prevention of Behavior Problems
Discussion Topic
Circle Time Must be Guided
Presenting your Material
Redirection Accomplished Silently
Topic 4: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
Real Approaches
Practical Ideas
Topic 4: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)
Lesson Plan Class Bracelets
Worksheet Class Bracelets
Lesson Plan Our Classroom Book
Worksheet Our Classroom Book
Lesson Plan Big Ball, Medium Ball, Small Ball too!
Worksheet Big Ball, Medium Ball, Small Ball too!
Lesson Plan Bear Hunt
Worksheet Bear Hunt
Assignment Circle Time Lesson Plan
Topic 4 Completion
Topic 4 Reflection (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)
Topic 4: Building Community Through Circle Time Quiz
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