Diversity and equality in early childhood : an Irish perspective / Colette Murray and Mathias Urban.
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TextPublication details: Dublin : Gill Education, ©2012.Description: xxv, 258 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmISBN: - 9780717149940 (pbk.)
- Diversity & equality in early childhood [Portion of title]
- 370.117 MUR
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
New childcare text that positions diversity and equality as an integral part of early childhood care and education for students, trainers and practitioners in Ireland.
Presents up-to-date examples of innovative practice, developed by the éist project, the Equality & Diversity Early Childhood National Network (EDeNn), and gathered from early childhood settings and learners in Ireland. Examples and cases framed by theoretical considerations and insights into international work. Supports the implementation of Síolta (2006), Aistear (2009) and the Diversity and Equality Guidelines for Childcare Providers (2006 OMC) with particular focus on identity and belonging and anti-discriminatory practice. Divided into four sections: Diversity is real - and so is exclusion: Presents a framework for what adults need to know to proactively address diversity beyond culture, and contextualises children''s stories in legislation, policy and practice. (Re)thinking early childhood care and education Offers several theoretical perspectives on diversity and equality in early childhood. Walking the walk: insights into Irish ECCE practice, with specific reference to diversity and equality Provides insights into existing and innovative practices in the Irish ECCE sector, demonstrating that change for adults and children is possible. Roadmap to equality: conclusions and recommendations for policy, professional development and practice in the Irish ECCE sector Draws on the discussions, examples and insights of the previous sections and proposes recommendations for steps to be taken by policy-makers, trainers, educators and practitioners in early childhood settings and services in Ireland. Supports the implementation of Síolta (2006), Aistear (2009) and the Diversity and Equality Guidelines for Childcare Providers (2006 OMC), with particular focus on identity and belonging and anti-discriminatory practice.Provides up-to-date examples of innovative practice developed by the éist project and the Equality & Diversity Early Childhood National Network (EDeNn), and gathered from early childhood settings and learners in Ireland.
Presented in four sections: Diversity is real - and so is exclusion
Introduces a framework that can be used to address diversity beyond culture, and contextualises children''s stories in legislation, policy and practice.
Re-thinking Early Childhood Education and Care
Offers several theoretical perspectives on diversity and equality in early childhood.
Voices from the sector
Provides insight into existing and innovative practices in the Irish ECEC sector, while demonstrating that change for adults and children is possible.
Roadmap to equality
Proposes recommendations for steps to be taken by policy-makers, trainers, educators and practitioners in early childhood settings and services in Ireland.
WRITTEN FOR:
Childcare courses at FETAC Level 6 Early childhood education courses at degree level Montessori courses Primary teacher education courses Social care coursesIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Pt. 1. Diversity is real -- and so is exclusion -- Historical context -- Understanding terminology: concepts and meanings explored -- Terminology: getting it right as language evolves and changes -- European law and Irish ligislation -- pt. 2. Re-thinking early childhood education and care -- Reflective practice and critical reflection -- How do we know what we know about early childhood? -- Approaches to diversity and equality -- pt. 3. Voices from the sector. Do 0-6-year-olds need lessons in gender equality? -- The Family Wall Project -- Dealing with difficult situations -- Persona dolls -- Embracing all languages in the ECEC setting -- Working with the anti-bias approach -- Developing an inclusive space -- Travellers and Roma in Ireland today. pt. 4. Roadmap to equality.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Colette Murray, MSc has worked as a practitioner, trainer, lecturer, advocate and researcher. She established and coordinates the Equality & Diversity in Early Childhood National Network and is currently the Pre-school Education Initiative for Children from Minority Groups coordinator.
Dr Mathias Urban, Reader in Education, works for the Cass School of Education, University of East London, where he is Director of the International Centre for Research on Professionalism in Early Childhood.
Colette Murray, MSc has worked as a practitioner, trainer, lecturer, advocate and researcher. She established and coordinates the Equality & Diversity in Early Childhood National Network. She is currently the éist Early Childhood Care and Education Coordinator. She is author of a number of publications on diversity and equality in early childhood care and education. Dr Mathias Urban, Reader in Education, works for the Cass School of Education, University of East London, where he is Director of the International Centre for Research on Professionalism in Early Childhood. He publishes internationally on dialogic approaches to quality, evaluation and professionalism in working with young children, families and communities. NEW 2012 Gill