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Direct linkGonzalez-Mena, Janet – Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine Since 1978, 2011
What do preschool teachers know about infant/toddler care and education? The answer to the question in the title is "Lots!" "if" they are fans of Lilian Katz. The author would not have said that before she sat down to read the new book Lilian wrote with her son Stephen. It's called "Intellectual Emergencies." It starts out with 12 of Lilian's…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Preschool Teachers, Infants, Preschool Evaluation
Peer reviewedGonzalez-Mena, Janet; Bhavnagri, Navaz Peshotan – Young Children, 2000
Discusses the importance of cultural sensitivity and specific cultural knowledge when providing care for infants and toddlers. Makes suggestions for responding to cultural differences. Describes dialogue and reflective-thinking strategies for identifying and responding to cultural differences. Asserts that caregivers need diversity training to see…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Culturally Relevant Education
Gonzalez-Mena, Janet – Child Care Information Exchange, 1994
Discusses the need for child caregivers to be aware of cultural differences as they relate to individual autonomy and the family. Relates ideas on teaching toddlers self-help skills so they can become independent, and shares a personal story illustrating connected, yet independent, family members. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Caregiver Role, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Early Childhood Education
Gonzalez-Mena, Janet; Bhavnagri, Navaz Peshotan – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Discusses cultural differences in sleeping practices, focusing on how child caregivers can provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive care. Describes co-sleeping as an accepted practice in many cultures with several benefits. Discusses the role of cultural values, beliefs, priorities, and goals and the importance of…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences
