39, No. & Elkins, J. A report issued by the SPREE working group provides an in-depth assessment of early education and offers approaches and strategies to improve the early learning experience for children, as well as outlines the SPREE Framework consisting of five key principles. 4, pp. Diversity and equity are central concerns in early childhood education. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education: Vol. It is important to focus on diversity and equity because white teachers have to be able to use classroom instruction to support a diverse student population. ; Village Building and School Readiness - Closing Opportunity Gaps in a Diverse Society focuses on issues and opportunities for building early learning systems in vulnerable; disinvested; or poor, immigrant, and minority communities. Dublin 4: Government Publications. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia. (2009). This statement explains inclusion. Other Key Resources . If you’d like to learn more about the Early Years Learning Framework, feel free to get in touch with us to discuss how you could start a new career in early childhood education. 346-363. California: Anti-Bias Curriculum Task Force. Ashman, A. Foundations for quality, inclusive early childhood education Te Whāriki, the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum (Ministry of Education, 1996) is based on principles and values including a holistic view of children, empowerment, diversity, inclusion, participation, whānaungatanga, manaakitanga, respect, reciprocal relationships, Education for inclusion and diversity. Schools must prioritize efforts to promote diversity and equity within their school culture and within the classroom. (2018). This study includes an in-depth examination of 9 students' weekly reflections and reactions to a hybrid (synchronous and asynchronous) course for preservice teachers focused on diversity and equity topics in early childhood. However, different approaches to these issues are possible. (eds). A report issued by the SPREE working group provides an in-depth assessment of early education and offers approaches and strategies to improve the early learning experience for children, as well as outlines the SPREE Framework consisting of five key principles. government agendas (Woodhead, 2006; UNCRC, 1989). The above information has been referenced from Building belonging: A toolkit for early childhood educators on cultural diversity and responding to prejudice. Below are 5 ways to promote equity and diversity in your classroom. Anti-Bias Curriculum: Tools for empowering young children. Building Early Childhood Systems in a Multi-Ethnic Society is an overview of the BUILD Initiative’s briefs on diversity and equity. documents to reflect your commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice. Inclusion in early childhood education. Foundations for quality, inclusive early childhood education Te Whāriki, the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum (Ministry of Education, 1996) is based on principles and values including a holistic view of children, empowerment, diversity, inclusion, participation, whānaungatanga, manaakitanga, respect, reciprocal relationships, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Charter and Guidelines for Early Childhood Care and Education. (6th ed). In early childhood education, diversity and inclusion go together like “roundabouts and swings, a pair of wings, fish and chips, hops and skips, socks and shoes, salt and pepper, strawberries and cream, pie and sauce, the oo in moo” (McKimmie, 2010, p. 1). (3rd ed). It goes without saying that Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity make for an awful acronym: DIE. A comprehensive view would aim to integrate economic, educational and social perspectives rather than favouring one paradigm only.