Isaura Barrera, Lucinda Kramer, T Dianne Macpherson

Broschiertes Buch

Skilled Dialogue

Strategies for Responding to Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood

Beschreibung

How can early childhood practitioners best respond to cultural and linguistic diversity and ensure positive interactions with all children and families? Discover the power of Skilled Dialogue, a unique, effective, and field-tested model for interactions that honour the cultural beliefs and values of everyone involved. Going far beyond the fundamentals introduced in the first edition of this book, the fully updated second edition incorporates expanded coverage of today's most critical topics and reflects the real-world feedback of seasoned Skilled Dialogue users. With this proven model for respectful, reciprocal, and responsive communication, pre- and in-service educators and interventionists will * understand culture as a dynamic that shapes the behaviours and beliefs of all people * actively communicate respect for what others believe, think, and value * resolve issues creatively by integrating diverse perspectives from all parties * strengthen inclusive assessment and instruction * reframe differences between practitioners and families as complementary, not contradictory * leverage cultural diversity as a strength rather than a ""problem"" or risk factor * avoid stereotypes based on culture and ethnicity * gain critical insight into the effects of trauma and how it interacts with culture * establish collaborative relationships rather than seeking control over others To support professionals as they put Skilled Dialogue into practice, this edition includes more explicit guidance, vivid examples, and practical photocopiable forms to aid with assessment, instruction, and organisation of key family and child information. With this comprehensive guide to a positive, highly effective model, early childhood professionals will establish skilful interactions that honour all cultures and perspectives—leading to stronger working relationships and better outcomes for whole families.

Autor

> Lucinda Kramer earned her doctoral degree in Special Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of New Mexico. As an associate professor in Special Education at National University in Costa Mesa, CA, she coordinates the credential and graduate programs in Special Education. She has served as Chair of the Multicultural Committee for the Council of Exceptional Children's Division of Early Childhood and has worked with teachers, families, schools, and agencies in Texas, Arizona and California. Dianne Macpherson, M.S.W., C.I.S.W., C.A.S., is a clinical social worker in private practice in Arizona. She has 25 years of clinical experience in school, mental health, chemical dependency, and clinical practice settings. Her positions have included working as a bilingual education elementary school teacher and acting as a guest lecturer/consultant, teaching undergraduate and graduate special education students to identify and intervene for mental health issues in the classroom. Ms. Macpherson has clinical practice experience in agency settings for forensic mental health, hospital-based chemical dependency programs, and managed behavioral health care. Her private practice work has focused on the psychiatric evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mental health and addiction disorders - primarily those individuals with impaired functioning as a result of trauma, abuse, and extreme stress. Ms. Macpherson also has served as a professional trainer/workshop facilitator at local, state, and national conferences related to the sequelae of trauma and abuse. Ms. Macpherson's web site provides information to families as well as to school and mental health professionals on topics related to addressing difficult and complex learning and behavior problems in children and adolescents. The site also provides access to expert consultants in related fields.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Brookes Publishing Company
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. April 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 252mm x 179mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 503g
• ISBN-13: 9781598571646
• ISBN-10: 1598571648
• Artikelnr.: 34987442