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Weekly Module 9: What is Culture? Applications Post 2 (Video)

March 30, 2020 / 39 Comments on Weekly Module 9: What is Culture? Applications Post 2 (Video)

After watching the video on Individualist and Collectivist Cultures, answer the following questions:

  1. Do you think you were raised in a family/ culture that was individualist or collectivist? How do you know? Give specific examples.
  2. Do you think your Infant/ Family Case Study is a collectivist or individualist family? How do you know? Give specific examples.
  3. How can group programs support families and infants who are from collectivist cultures?  What can staff do? List specific practices and ways staff can support families.

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Individualists and Collectivists

Weekly Module 9: What is Culture? Applications Post 1 (Scenarios)

March 30, 2020 / 39 Comments on Weekly Module 9: What is Culture? Applications Post 1 (Scenarios)

Read the Cultural Differences Scenarios. Pick 3 scenarios, then answer the following questions:

  1. Identify which 3 scenarios you chose.  Why did you pick them?
  2. What impact does the difference in cultural practices have on the child? Why?
  3. Is there another way to handle the situation?
  4. How does this connect to the Gonzalez-Mena (2008) reading? Make specific connections, identifying the page number.
  5. Did you test your ability to access the movie Babies from BMCC video database (Steps to Access the movie Babies)?  How did it work?

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Weekly Module 9: What is Culture? Readings Post

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In this module you will:

  • Identify practices that support cultural exchange & learning
  • Evaluate how cultural pluralism impacts your work with infants & toddlers
  • Analyze how to handle different scenarios

After reading Gonzalez-Mena (2008), answer the following questions:

  1. Summarize the main idea, key details, and what you learned from the reading in 4-6 sentences in your own words. Use key terms and vocabulary from the text.
  2. What quote(s) was most meaningful to you? (identify the page number) Why?
  3. How does this reading relate to your personal experience?
  4. How does cultural pluralism impact your work with families?
  5. What program practices support cultural exchange & learning between staff & families?
  6. How will this reading help you be a better infant-toddler professional?

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Gonzalez-Mena-2008-Chap-1