Contents
Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore the impact of culture on caregiving practices
- Analyze cultural eating and sleeping situations
- Identify the difference between following a child’s natural rhythms & establishing a set schedule
- Develop strategies to work with families & colleagues from different cultural backgrounds & communities
Activity #1: Module Handout
Complete this handout as you:
- Read Gonzalez-Mena & Bhavnagri (2000)
- Watch TAPS NQS PLP – Cultural Competency Part 1 (2012)
- Read Natural Rhythms vs Set Schedules Handout
Link to Gonzalez-Mena & Bhavnagri (2000)
GonzalezMena & Bhavnagri (2000)
Video TAPS NQS PLP- Cultural Competency Part 1 (2012)
Link to Natural Rhythms & Set Schedules
Natural Rhythms Vs Set Schedule
Optional Reading: Developmental Influences: Culture (Eliason, 2017)
Submit completed Module Handout on Blackboard, under ‘Assignments’ in Seminar Module Handout: Culture Aspects to Working with Families
Activity #2: Evidence-Based Practices for Working with Families who have Infants
What are the evidence-based practices for working with families who have infants from the readings and video in this module? Identify your source (readings or video) as you develop the list. Your reading may have described families of older children; how can you apply the information to families who have infants? Post your list in the comments below.
Evidence based practices for working with families who have infants involve building strong relationships, and providing support. I can apply this to family who have infants by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where families feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and concerns
Kylie — Thanks for your comment in this module. It is important for infant teachers to build strong relationships, provide support, and create a welcoming & inclusive environment for families. I wonder, what specifically should teachers do to build relationships, provide support, & create a welcoming & inclusive environment? I wonder, what other practices for working with families were included in the materials from this modules? What sources were the practices from?
Evidence based practices for working with families who have infants that I learned from this module is
– Having open communication with families
– Learning about how we can prevent miscommunications with families
-learning the culture from the families to help set a schedule for the child that will make the families comfortable with the teachers and earn their trust
Amy — Thanks for your comment in this module. It is important for infant teachers to have open communication, learn to prevent miscommunication, develop trust with the family, set a schedule that makes sense for the child, and learn about the family’s culture. I wonder, what specifically should teachers do to have open communication, learn to prevent miscommunication, develop trust with the family, set a schedule that makes sense for the child, and learn about the family’s culture? I wonder, what other practices for working with families were included in the materials from this modules? What sources were the practices from?
evidence based practices from this module :
– open communication between families and caregivers
– earn trust within the parents
– culturally include all families
Kaylah — Thanks for your comment in this module. It is important for infant teachers to have open communication, earn a family’s trust, and culturally include families. I wonder, what specifically should teachers do to have open communication, earn a family’s trust, and culturally include families? I wonder, what other practices for working with families were included in the materials from this modules? What sources were the practices from?
evidence-based practices
-Establish a framework for preventing misunderstandings with parents.
-Foster open and honest communication channels with families.
-Embrace cultural diversity by incorporating it into the learning environment.
Fransheska — Thanks for your comment in this module. It is important for infant teachers to create a framework to prevent misunderstandings, foster open & honest communication, and embrace & incorporate cultural diversity in the learning environment. I wonder, how can infant teachers create a framework to prevent misunderstandings, foster open & honest communication, and embrace & incorporate cultural diversity in the learning environment? I wonder, what other practices for working with families were includes in the materials from this module? What sources were the practices from?
Evidence Based Practices
*Make sure to have open communication with parents
*Incorporate a family’s culture into classroom environment makes them feel welcomes and builds trust
Lathisha — Thanks for your comment in this module. It is important for infant teachers to have open communication, and incorporate a family’s culture into the learning environment. I wonder, how can infant teachers have open communication, and incorporate a family’s culture into the learning environment? I wonder, what other practices for working with families were includes in the materials from this module? What sources were the practices from?
Ashley — Thanks for your comment in this module. It is important for infant teachers to develop relationships and understand family’s expectations and cultures to avoid miscommunication and provide the baby with the best care. I wonder, what specifically should teachers do to develop relationships and understand family’s expectations and cultures. I wonder, what other practices for working with families were included in the materials from this modules? What sources were the practices from?
Some evidence based practices for working with families who have infants include creating strong relationships with them. Asking questions about their culture and preventing miscommunications is the way children can be more comfortable with expressing their backgrounds to the teacher and other students. Be honest, and open with them no matter what, and never make them feel uncomfortable or feel like they can’t trust you.
Cheyenne — Thanks for your post in this module. I wonder, how can infant teachers create strong relationships, prevent miscommunications, making sure families feel comfortable, and what questions should they ask about family’s culture? I wonder, what other practices were listed in the module? What sources were the practices from?
Some evidence based practices for working with families who have infants that I have learned in this module is
– Creating a strong bound with the family to make sure their is communication within teachers and parents.
– Understanding the parents culture and their point of views such as incorporating their culture to the classroom environment.
-We should also learn how to avoid miscommunication with families and see what works best for the baby while still using the program polices. The sources I used for this was gonzalez mena and cultural competency.
Some evidence based practices for working with families who have infants that I have learned in this module is
Create a framework to avoid misunderstandings with parents.
Incorporating a family’s culture into the educational setting makes them feel welcome and fosters trust.
Culturally encompass all families.