ED238560 PS014029
Title: Understanding the Multicultural Experience in Early Childhood
Education.
Author(s) Saracho, Olivia N., Ed.; Spodek, Bernard, Ed.
Author Affiliation: National Association for the Education of Young
Children, Washington, DC.(FGK56164)
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 1983
Available from: Document Not Available from EDRS.
Availability: National Association for the Education of Young
Children, 1834 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009
(NAEYC Publication #125, $5.50).
Language: English
Document Type: Book (010); Guides--Non-classroom (055)
Geographic Source: U.S.; District of Columbia
Journal Announcement: RIEMAY1984
Target Audience: Practitioners
Chapters in this book are organized into sections devoted to (1) the
nature of multiculturalism in children, (2) educational practices and
materials, and (3) issues in preparing early childhood educators. The
first four chapters in section 1 focus, respectively, on Mexican-American culture; the roots, culture, and learning styles of Black
children; the use of the American Indian oral tradition with young
children; and early education for Asian-American children. The fifth
chapter in this first section discusses research findings concerning
second language acquisition in early childhood. Chapters in section 2
explore classroom methods and materials for multicultural education,
provide examples of racism and sexism in children's literature,
suggest ways of counteracting racial and sex bias, and offer
guidelines for successfully involving parents and the community in
multicultural programs. Preparing teachers for multicultural
classrooms and the role of educational institutions in human services
delivery are discussed in section 3. (RH)
Descriptors: American Indians; Asian Americans; Blacks; Childrens
Literature; Cognitive Style; Community Involvement; *Early
Childhood Education; *Educational Practices; *Ethnic Groups; Ethnic
Stereotypes; Higher Education; *Instructional Materials; Mexican
Americans; *Multicultural Education; Parent Participation; Puerto
Ricans; Racial Bias; School Role; Second Language Learning; Sex
Bias; *Teacher Education; Teaching Methods
