In this section, you will be able to read about how significant cultural competency is in a early education classroom.
In this article, it gives a detailed explanation on what cultural literacy is and why it is important to have in any classroom. It then elaborates on how you can build cultural competency in the classroom, giving examples like celebrating traditions and celebrations from different cultures.
Penn State Extension. (2021, November 16). Cultural competency in early care and education classrooms. Better Kid Care. https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/news/cultural-competency-in-early-care-and-education-classrooms
In this article, you are able to learn about how cultural competency is important in an early education setting and how we can support it both in the classroom and in the home.
Smith, C. (2025, February 11). Supporting cultural competency in early childhood - 4-C. 4. https://www.4-c.org/social-emotional-skills-childhood-development/supporting-cultural-competency/
In this article created by Head Start, you will be able to go through a interactive presentation that allows you to deepen you knowledge on cultural competence.
HeadStart. (2024, May 23). Using cultural competence to solve problems. HeadStart.gov. https://headstart.gov/culture-language/learning-module/using-cultural-competence-solve-problems