ECE 216 — Early Childhood Education in Society
This course examines historical and modern perspectives on diversity and inclusion, with a focus on how systemic social influences impact children's development, learning, and experiences in school. Students will explore strategies for designing anti-bias and inclusive curricula and environments that are responsive to children's developmental stages, cultural backgrounds, and language needs. A key component involves self-reflection, encouraging future educators to consider how their own cultural identities and life experiences influence their teaching practices and interactions with students and families.