Course Description

This module is the third in a series describing the “troubled relationships in early childhood education” between parents and educators. In it, new directions and approaches for educators are described and explored. This module includes excerpts and material adapted from the original research article listed here. Content has been used and adapted with the consent of Judith Bernhard. The facilitator, Jan Blaxall, has inserted comments and suggested reflective activities into the research article. This module is intended for those who direct early years programs for culturally diverse families and those who prepare early years professionals in pre-service programs.

Professor, Author, Researcher Judith Bernhard, PHD

Dr. Judith Bernhard received her PhD in 1990 from the University of Toronto in the area of educational psychology. Her research has focused on the needs of children and families in early childhood education and care settings, with a particular emphasis on how the field responds to diversity and inclusion. Much of Dr. Bernhard's work has addressed the development and education of bilingual groups.

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

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    2. Video: A Discussion With Dr. Judith Bernhard

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Challenging the Traditional Model of Early Childhood Education

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. A New Collaborative Model for ECE

    5. Reflection

    6. Differing Goals of Early Childhood Education

    7. Establishing Communication

    8. Reflection

    9. Responding to Parent Concerns About Racism

    10. Goals for Anti-Bias Education

    11. Goals and Roles for Educators and Those Who Train Educators

    12. References

    1. Self-Assessment

    2. Certificate of Completion

    1. Responding to Linguistic and Cultural Diversity

    2. A Collaborative Model of Early Childhood Education

About this course

  • $20.00
  • 16 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content