ECE-5005

Cole, K., & Verwayne, D. (2018). Becoming upended. YC: Young Children, 73(2), 34–43.
The resource focuses on how ECE professionals can teach about race and racism among young children and their families. Effective and developmentally appropriate strategies and tips are presented.

Kim, J. (2013). Confronting invisibility: Early childhood pre-service teachers' beliefs toward homeless children. Early Childhood Education Journal, 41(2), 161-169. 10.1007/s10643-012-0529-
It is important for ECE professionals to understand the various living situations of the children in our care. One example is homeless children, who face unique challenges and need special care and understanding.

Wymer, S. C., Williford, A. P., & Lhospital, A. S. (2020). Exclusionary discipline practices in early childhood. YC: Young Children, 75(3), 36–44.
This resource describes how certain groups of children tend to be inequitably and unjustly excluded as a form of discipline in ECE settings. As you read, reflect on your discipline and classroom management strategies and how you can be equitable, just, and reflective in your practice.

Maclaughlin, S. (2017). Reflection: The first step for addressing bias in infant and toddler programs. YC: Young Children, 72(5), 90–93.
This resource offers insight into the role of teacher reflection in addressing bias and practicing truly anti-bias education in the ECE settings.

Durden, T., Escalante, E., & Blitch, K. (2014). Start with us! Culturally relevant pedagogy in the preschool classroom. Early Childhood Education Journal, 43(3), 223-232. 10.1007/s10643-014-0651-8
This resource provides many culturally relevant strategies and teching ideas for preschool settings in diverse communities.

Hassaen, R. (Practitioner). (2015). Teaching diverse students: bilingual & English as a Second Language (ESL) [Streaming video].
It is important for ECE professionals to understand the various linguistic backgrounds of the children in our care. This resource offers strategies and tips for linguistically diverse students.