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ERIC Number: EJ1211478
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Dec
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-1526-8659
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Pearls of Meaning: Preschool Children Respond to Multicultural Picturebooks
Chen, Xiufang
New Waves-Educational Research and Development Journal, v18 n2 p16-28 Dec 2015
Employing a qualitative practitioner research method, this study examined pre-school children's responses to multicultural picture books and gained insight into how pre-school children make meaning about illustrations and textual features that include aspects of culture. The authors explored how multicultural literature can be used to develop cultural awareness and sensitivity among young children. Mem Fox's, "Sophie" (1994) emerged as a salient text that evoked personal connections and response to complex issues. We contend that early exposure to multicultural literature contributes to ongoing processes of meaning making and serves as a rich reservoir of understandings to assist in negotiating the world.
Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association. e-mail: info@caerda.org; Web site: https://www.viethconsulting.com/members/publication/new_waves_home.php
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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