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Methodological Reflections on Using the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale as a Measure To Make Cross-National Evaluations of Quality.
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Calder, Pamela – Early Child Development and Care, 1996
Studied usefulness of Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) for cross-national comparisons of nursery school quality. Found that ratings can be made in two hours, and can provide comparisons on several important criteria, but because the scale is empirically, rather than theoretically based, its use can obscure cultural differences in…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Early Childhood Education, Educational Quality, Evaluation Criteria
Cultural Sensitivity in Social Work Practice and Research with Children and Families.
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Butler, Linda S.; Molidor, Christian E. – Early Child Development and Care, 1995
Addresses the need for cultural sensitivity by social workers in practice and research. Discusses the need for professional self-examination and awareness of personal biases and prejudices to enhance sensitivity to cultural diversity. Also addresses issues surrounding cultural sensitivity in the context of client-participant attendance, needs,…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Individual Characteristics