ECC 120 - Culture and Diversity

3 Credits
Examine biases in our communities and explore how these biases affect young children and the development of positive self-esteem. Discuss techniques, principles, and methodology used in the Anti-Bias Curriculum, and recreate curriculum and environment to reflect culturally relevant and anti-bias principles.

Course Outcomes

Define terminology associated with culture and diversity.
Develop strategies to examine and appropriately address one’s own biases.
Develop strategies to counter biases in the classroom.
Identify and explain how biases affect the self-esteem of children.
Identify strategies to create an anti-bias environment.
Explain and discuss current trends regarding Anti-Bias Education in Early Childhood Education.