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ERIC Number: EJ613586
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
Promoting Multicultural Awareness through Dramatic Play Centers.
Huber, Linda K.
Early Childhood Education Journal, v27 n4 p235-38 Sum 2000
Although many teachers acknowledge that language and culture are critical components of children's development, actually incorporating materials representative of children's cultures remains a problem. This article explains how the dramatic play center is a natural place to promote multicultural awareness in the classroom and offers suggestions for materials and activities. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Multicultural Education, Parent Participation, Pretend Play, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Play Centers; Play Learning