Published In
Young Children
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2015
Subjects
Multicultural education -- United States, Toleration -- Study and teaching (Early childhood) -- United States, Race discrimination -- United States -- Prevention
Abstract
An anti-bias early childhood care and education (ECCE) program puts diversity and equity goals at the center of all aspects of its organization and daily life. It involves much more than adding new materials and activities into the already existing learning environment. Rather, broad systemic changes are necessary. The learning environment and curriculum, as well as program policies, structures, procedures, and processes, all come into play. Change also includes the attitudes of the individuals who serve the children and families. In sum, it is "a process, not an event".
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/18674
Citation Details
Derman-Sparks, L., LeeKeenan, D. & Nimmo, J. (2015). Building anti-bias early childhood programs: The role of the leader. Young Children 70 (2): 42-45.
Description
This is the published version of the article. A definitive version was subsequently published in Young Children. May 2015, 70 (2): 42-45.
* At the time of publication John Nimmo was affiliated with Wheelock College, Boston, Massachusetts.