Session 2
1. Session 2
1.6. Learning Activity 2
Session 2: Respecting Cultural Diversity
Learning Activity 2: Cultural Diversity Interview
Focus
When cultural diversity is promoted in child care environments, there are opportunities to
- recognize that every person is special and valuable
- promote children’s self-esteem
- teach children and families awareness of their cultural understandings
- introduce children and families to, and model respect for, other cultural understandings
Interviewing or having conversations with others about how cultural diversity can be promoted in child care settings will help you gain ideas that you can use when working with children and their families.
Important: Depending on the time the Director of the child care facility has, you might complete this learning activity in small groups rather than by yourself.
This activity can be completed with the Director of the child care facility where you have been completing other learning activities, or it may be completed in another child care facility.
Directions
Step 1: Complete Part 1 of Learning Activity 2: Cultural Diversity Interview.
Step 2: Arrange a convenient time for you to interview the Director of a child care facility.
Important: Not in the mood to respond on paper? Talk to your teacher about recording your interview in video or audio format. Do you have another creative idea? Run it by your teacher.
If necessary, you may complete the interview by phone.
Step 3: Meet with the Director and complete Part 2 of Learning Activity 2: Cultural Diversity Interview.
Checking In
Save your completed learning activity in your course folder.