ELCC 1008 Culture

Everyone, everywhere is exposed to culture.

• True

• False

Cultural competence is:

• the traditional beliefs passed down from parents to children

• learning about a culture

• respect for other cultures, while showing loyalty to one's own culture

• confusion resulting from initial immersion in a new culture

Impacts of discrimination, prejudice, or racism can include:

• low self esteem

• exclusion

• labels

• all of these

Children are capable of functioning within different cultural contexts.

• True

• False

What are some guidance challenges that have roots in diverse cultural practices? (select all that apply)

• sleep routines

• leadership skills

• eating habits

• all of these

It is ethically wrong for early childhood professionals to discriminate against a child and their family.

• True

• False

Culturally appropriate positive guidance...

• recognizes the knowledge in the family

• teaches children to be flexible thinkers

• values multiple perspectives

• all of these

Culture does not impact guidance strategies.

• True

• False

Culture must be integrated throughout the curriculum in day-to-day activities & materials.

• True

• False

Direct teaching can help children learn & accept differences.

• True

• False