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ERIC Number: EJ570787
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0827-0899
Recognizing the Centrality of Cultural Diversity and Racial Equity: Beginning a Discussion and Critical Reflection on Developmentally Appropriate Practice.
Bernhard, Judith K.; And Others
Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, v7 n1 p81-90 Jun 1998
Advocates further revision of the developmentally appropriate practice guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children to more fully recognize the implications of cultural and linguistic diversity and racial equality for the education of young children. Focuses on culture and universality, parent-professional partnerships, language issues, anti-bias education, and the explanation of school failure for certain groups. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Diversity (Student), Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Failure, Family School Relationship, Racial Bias, Standards, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Cultural Universals; National Association Educ of Young Children