Journal Title
Title of Journal: Early Childhood Educ J
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Abbravation: Early Childhood Education Journal
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Publisher
Springer Netherlands
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Authors: Dana Frantz Bentley
Publish Date: 2011/12/01
Volume: 40, Issue: 4, Pages: 195-202
Abstract
This article addresses the practices of multiculturalism and social justice as they are explored by an early childhood classroom In response to the school requirement of participation in the Martin Luther King assembly the children and their teachers seek to create a meaningful contribution reflective of the children’s voices and conceptions of justice and equality The article examines classroom practices as children and teachers coconstruct meaning around multiculturalism in early childhood Through classroom research and discussion the children develop their own concepts around these issues finding meaningful ways to share their knowledge with the larger school community
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Other Papers In This Journal:
- Short-Term Influence of Revised Provincial Accreditation Standards on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Weight Status in Alberta, Canada Child Care Centers
- Short-Term Influence of Revised Provincial Accreditation Standards on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Weight Status in Alberta, Canada Child Care Centers
- Exploring the Lived Experiences of Homeless Families with Young Children
- Identifying Opportunities for Grade One Children to Acquire Foundational Number Sense: Developing a Framework for Cross Cultural Classroom Analyses
- Supporting Young Children’s Transitions to School: Recommendations for Families
- Supporting Young Children’s Vocabulary Growth: The Challenges, the Benefits, and Evidence-Based Strategies
- Family Child Care Learning Environments: Caregiver Knowledge and Practices Related to Early Literacy and Mathematics
- Every Voice Matters: The Importance of Advocacy
- Using the Quality of Literacy Implementation Checklist to Improve Preschool Literacy Instruction
- Class-wide Positive Behavior Support in Preschool: Improving Teacher Implementation Through Consultation
- Reggio Emilia, Maria Montessori, and John Dewey: Dispelling Teachers’ Misconceptions and Understanding Theoretical Foundations
- Use and Evaluation of Web-based Professional Development Services Across Participant Levels of Support
- An Investigation of Japanese and American Early Care and Education
- Using the ACEI Global Guidelines Assessment to Evaluate the Quality of Early Child Care in Greek Settings
- Supporting the Narrative Development of Young Children
- Teaching the Alphabet: Reconciling the Past and the Present
- Family Concerns Surrounding Kindergarten Transition: A Comparison of Students in Special and General Education
- The Importance of Art Viewing Experiences in Early Childhood Visual Arts: The Exploration of a Master Art Teacher’s Strategies for Meaningful Early Arts Experiences
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