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Trainer Monitored Discussion – Diversity and Colloboration
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Trainer Monitored Discussion – Diversity and Colloboration
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WAC 110-300-0160
The biggest message is that we all need to respect each other.
We all come from somewhere, and we all have a different story, so respecting that and perhaps showing an interest in what is brought to the table. Acceptance for how you are. -
WAC 110-300-0160: promoting acceptance of diversity
WAC 110-300-0085: family partnerships and communication
In my eyes the big message the WAC’s give regarding diversity and collaboration is to find ways to bring everyone together and not let differences between people cause unfairness among any of the children or even the families.
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Mackenzie, you’ve highlighted the importance of promoting acceptance and collaboration in the classroom. It’s crucial to bring everyone together and prevent unfairness based on differences. Great insight!
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1. WAC 110-300-0160 addresses accepting diversity in the program, and WAC 110-300-0320 (3) addresses offering culturally responsive activities.
As for collaboration with families WAC 110-300-0085 addresses this.
2. I think the big messages the WAC’s give are to take time to understand each childs needs/background through communicating, and collaborating with families, as well as using materials from different cultures such as games, music, etc… in order to bring culturally diverse learning, and activities to the program, and help others learn about and accept each culture within.
Another big message I got was to put a stop to stereotyping, and biases in order to maintain that diverse culture within your program.
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Great insights, Ethan! Your understanding of the WACs and their emphasis on cultural responsiveness and collaboration with families is commendable. Your emphasis on using materials from different cultures and promoting acceptance within the program is spot on. Keep up the good work!
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1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?
110-300-0085 Family partnerships and communication
110-300-0160 Promoting acceptance of diversity
110-300-0320 Facilitating child interests, learning, perspective, and productivity
110-300-0325 Creating a climate for healthy child development
2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration?
Each child must feel represented and accepted in the classroom. There should be a zero tolerance for any kind of discrimination or bias. We must promote open-mindedness and acceptance in the classroom.
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- Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families? Interconnectivity, Cultural Humility, and having one set of aligned rules and regulations.
- What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration? Having and displaying proper intent and authority, creating a supportive and educational environment, and interconnectivity with students, staff, and families.
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WAC 110-300-0160 discusses how diversity is required to be included in curriculums. This helps children become exposed to diversity so they can better accept and respect one another and collaborate with ease.
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The following WAC’s help us understand the important of implementing these wacs on our daily basis with each family/child in your program .It is very important to be in compliance with all the wacs to be a healthy and safe environment for our families in our program .
WAC 110-300-0100 collaboration with families and communities
WAC 110-300-0200 cultural diversity must be respected
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Azucena, your insight on the importance of implementing WACs for collaboration with families and respecting cultural diversity is crucial for creating a healthy and safe classroom environment. Great understanding!
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WAC 110-300-160 addresses diversity.
WAC 110-300-0085 addresses collaboration with the family.
The big message is that we need to be accepting of and adaptive to different cultures in order to provide the best growing environment for the children.
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Tiffany, your understanding of the WAC regulations regarding diversity and collaboration is insightful. Embracing and adapting to different cultures is indeed crucial for creating an inclusive learning environment.
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The WACs:
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Washington Administrative Code 110-300-0100: Collaboration with families and communities.
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WAC 110-300-0200: Cultural diversity must be respected.
WACs remarks on the importance of inclusion. It is vital for children coming from diverse background to feel comfortable and welcome in their new environment. Teachers and aides have the responsibility to make these children and families to feel at ease as much as possible. By making the children feel a sense of familiarity in the daily activities and class curriculum, wether that is through music in their native language, a book about their country or culture, dolls that represent their identity, etc.
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WACs discussing diversity and family collaboration are:
1. Washington Administrative Code 110-300-0100: Collaboration with families and communities.
2. WAC 110-300-0200: Cultural diversity must be respected.
These WACs’ messages are about valuing and engaging in other cultures, including families in their children’s education.
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What messages do the WACs convey regarding diversity and collaboration?
It can be difficult for a child to be separated from a parent/ Guardian especially if they’ve never been in child care before. As used in one of the examples a child who speaks a different language at home than at school to the child it can be very scary. Finding a connection to the child I find is important and finding a way to make the child feel comfortable/ comfortable with the teacher they will be spending time with. I feel the WACs discuss in detail about diversity/ collaboration with families and all the differences ones family might have.
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Hannah, you’ve highlighted the importance of creating a sense of comfort and connection for children in diverse settings. Well done!
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- Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?
- What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration?
The WACs that address diversity and collaboration are 110-300-0325 and 110-300-0160
The WACs stress that diverse learning opportunities must be demonstrated by the provider’s curriculum, activities, and materials that represent all children.
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Natalie, your response effectively highlights the WACs addressing diversity and collaboration, emphasizing the importance of inclusive learning opportunities for all children. Well done!
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Nondiscrimination Policy:
(1) Early learning programs, defined as public accommodations by state law, must adhere to the following:
(a) Prohibition of discrimination in employment practices or client services based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or ability. “Sex” refers to gender, and “sexual orientation” encompasses heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression or identity (SOGIE), inclusive of all LGBTQIA+ individuals; and
(b) Compliance with WLAD requirements outlined in chapter 49.60 RCW, and the ADA.
(2) Early learning programs must develop a written nondiscrimination policy covering the factors delineated in subsection (1) of this provision.
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WAC 110-300-0160 and 110-300-0325 address diversity. These WACs recognize the importance of creating an environment that includes many cultures to reduce the risk of stereotypes and bias.
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The WAC that addresses diversity and collaboration with families is 110-300-160. The early learning provider should provide culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities to their class. that represent all children, families, and staff.
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It’s essential for educators to create a culturally inclusive environment by embracing diversity and collaborating with families. Well said!
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Joan, your understanding of WAC 110-300-160 and its emphasis on culturally diverse learning opportunities is insightful and essential for creating an inclusive classroom environment. Great input!
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