“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education” Guiding Questions

1. In what ways are the practices portrayed in the video supporting children’s and families’ cultural wealth?

2. What other experiences and teaching practices for young children do you think would be helpful to ensure that children from minoritized backgrounds will thrive and that all children will be successful?

3. What changes might you make to your own teaching to embed these practices in your own teaching? Give examples.

4. What kinds of resources/supports do you need to make these principles come alive in your classroom/school? i.e., materials, policies, professional development, etc.