issues, concepts, and strategies Robles de Melendez, Wilma J. creator author. Beck, Vesna author. text bibliography mau 2019 2019 Sixth edition. monographic eng

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xxvi, 368 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm De Melendez and Beck's TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN IN MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOMS: ISSUES, CONCEPTS, AND STRATEGIES, 6th EDITION, covers the historical, theoretical, political, and sociological aspects of multicultural education as it relates to young children. Featuring practical guidelines, curriculum suggestions, case studies, and teaching practices, this comprehensive resource is appropriate for early childhood education students and for practicing professionals. It invites its readers to consider social justice issues challenging children and their families. Updated with new research, statistics, and demographic data, it also features a full-color design, numbered learning objectives correlated to section heads, expanded coverage of standards, more opportunities for consideration of equity and social justice issues, a variety of activities, updated topical children's literature lists, and an emphasis on the need and benefits of teaching multiculturalism from a global perspective. PART 1. FOUNDATIONS FOR MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION IN TODAY’S EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOMS -- 1. Living in Diversity: The Intricate Nature of Our Society -- 2. The Nature of Culture, the Nature of People -- 3. Families in Our Classrooms: Many Ways, Many Voices -- 4. Who is the Child: Knowing Children and Their Developmental Needs in a Diverse Society -- PART 2. EXPLORING THE ROOTS OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: ISSUES AND DIRECTIONS -- 5: In search of social justice: tracing the beginnings of multicultural education -- PART 3. INTO ACTION: IMPLEMENTING A CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAM FOR ALL CHILDREN -- 6. Approaches to Multicultural Education: From Frameworks to Action -- 7. Classrooms, Where Words Become Action -- 8. Language Diversity in the Classroom: Working with Young Dual Language Learners -- 9. Activities and Resources for Multicultural Teaching: A World of Possibilities! -- 10. Joining Hands: Engaging Families, Friends, and the Community -- EPILOGUE -- APPENDIX A. RECOMMENDED LIST OF SELECTED MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN’S BOOKS -- APPENDIX B. SELECTED ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY -- APPENDIX C. DEVELOPING MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS: SAMPLE ACTIVITIES. Wilma Robles de Meléndez, Nova Southeastern University, Vesna Beck, Nova Southeastern University. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Multicultural education United States Racism Study and teaching (Early childhood) United States Minorities Education (Early childhood) United States Immigrant children Education (Early childhood) United States White people Race identity United States Minorities Education (Early childhood) Multicultural education Whites Race identity United States LC1099.3 .R63 2024 370.1170973 9780357765494 0357765494 UAB 170718 20240215120040.0 19799392 eng