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Trainer Monitored Discussion – Diversity and Colloboration
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Trainer Monitored Discussion – Diversity and Colloboration
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They tell you that being inclusive and all welcoming is important and key in the childcare department. You must let your kids feel safe in the environment that they’re in and that their culture and differences matter. Teach lessons about one another’s cultures to show the kids more about themselves and their friends. It’s important to let them feel seen and making sure to have an inclusive lesson plan and welcoming classroom is key to that
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Great points, Caitlyn! Creating a safe, inclusive environment and teaching about diverse cultures helps children feel valued and connected, promoting mutual respect and understanding in the classroom.
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I would do activities like sing a welcome song, sing their names to build connection. Encourage a cultural show and tell, where children bring an item that represents their family. Create a family wall with photos so children see familiar faces. I would talk to all the children, make them all feel included. Greeting parents and family with a warm smile, getting to know them, making them feel comfortable, being kind and respectful. Just treating the family and children how I would want to be treated.
The WACs emphasize diversity and family collaboration in early learning. They require respect for different cultures, clear communication, and inclusive activities. Overall, they promote cultural respect, family involvement, and teamwork for a supportive learning environment.
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Wonderful ideas, Olga! Your approach to fostering inclusion through activities and family collaboration builds strong connections and respect for diverse cultures in the classroom.
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- Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families? WAC 110-300-0160: emphasizes that all learning providers must include diverse learning opportunities into the curriculum, activities, and ensuring representation of children and families.
- What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration? Culturally sensitive practices, engaging families actively, embracing diverse representation.
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Great points, Olivia! Emphasizing culturally sensitive practices and active family engagement ensures a well-rounded, inclusive learning environment that values diversity and fosters collaboration.
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Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?
WAC 110-300-0160 address the diversity and collaboration as it states ” An early learning provider must provide culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities, Diverse learning opportunities must be demonstrated by the providers curriculum, activities, and materials that represent all children, families and staff.
What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration?
The big messages that WAC give is that we should always have communication with the families so we know where the child needs more work on and what accomplishments have been made.
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Great insights, Lisbeth! The emphasis on communication and diverse representation in the curriculum helps create an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and families.
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1.WAC 110-300-0200-Cultural diversity must be respected.
2.WAC 110-300-0250- Focuses on the importance of cultural competence, respecting family diversity, and engaging families in the educational process.
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1Washington Administrative Code 110-300-0100: Collaboration with families and communities.
2. WAC 110-300-0200: Cultural diversity must be respected.
We must work with families and build relationships to make sure we are accepting of all families
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I would welcome the child and introduce them to the class. Throughout the day I would find opportunities for the new child as well as the rest of the students to share things about themselves.
Mealtime -> What foods do you like to eat at home?
Rug time -> What kinds of dances do you like to do?
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The WACs addressing diversity and family collaboration are as follows:
1. Washington Administrative Code 110-300-0100: Collaboration with families and communities.
2. WAC 110-300-0200: Cultural diversity must be respected.
These WACs’ main messages are about valuing other cultures, including families in their children’s education, and building partnerships between programs and families to assist children’s learning.
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WAC 110-300-0100: Collaboration with families and communities. WAC 110-300-0200: Cultural diversity must be respected.
Messages highlight the importance of valuing other cultures for both family and child’s wellbeing.
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- Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families? WAC 110-300-0160 Promoting acceptance of diversity.
- What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration? Have a welcoming place for all diversity. Provide this diversity for the children with books, dolls, music, and games. Redirect behavior from children or parents when biased behavior is being displayed.
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1. WAC 110-300-0085 – Family partnerships and communication and WAC 110-300-0030 – Non Discrimination
2. The message of these WACs is to respect and value each and every culture and to work together with families to help their children succeed.
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WAC 110-300-0160
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- Wants to offer culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities to all children and their parents.
- Wants us to use materials that represent all children, families, and staff in their many possible cultures.
- It mandates providers to intervene and stop any biased behavior displayed by children or adults
I think that it really just goes to show, you have to be prepared for anything. Not everyone speaks only English, it can be hard but patience and kindness dont need words to be felt.
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WAC 110-300-0106
– Must provide diverse learning opportunities, curriculum and activities
WAC 110-300-0030
– Must not discriminate (by law) based on any race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, veteran or military status, religion or ability.
WAC 110-301-0085
– Determine how the program can fit each child’s needs
– Discuss each child’s needs, strengths, health issues, special needs, family routines and events, culture, beliefs and language with their parent(s)
– Give parents contact information
– Give families opportunities to share their culture and language
– Allow parents to access their child even during progress unless excluded by court and discussed
Big Messages
– Include and help everyone
– Allow cultures and beliefs to be shared
– Communicate with parents about their child including concerns, health, routines, languages, culture, and beliefs
– DO NOT DISCRIMINATE
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1. Washington Administrative Code 110-300-0100: Collaboration with families and communities.
2. WAC 110-300-0200: Cultural diversity must be respected.
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WAC 110-300-0085 states that “an early learning provider must communicate with families to identify individual children’s developmental goals.” WAC-110-300-0030 addresses non-discrimination by stating that early learning programs are “places of public accommodation… and must not discriminate… on basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, class, age, religion or disability.”
State law requires child care employees to honor all children’s race, religion, culture, gender, physical ability and family structure, and to provide families with information on their child’s progress in the center.
