CHCICC511A Promoting Diversity and Concept of Anti-bias Curriculum

[Shosho]

Hi everyone,

Workplace assessment. WP083
I Have an assignment on promoting diversity in programs for children and one of the points i have to write

an explanation of the concept of an anti-bias curriculum.

what does that mean i don't get it..
if someone could explained it to me and give me that would be great.

cheers.

[Lorina]

Hi Shosho,

"Anti bias is the practice of inclusion, which accepts that all people are of value and should be respected. Following an anti bias curriculum in early care and education settings has the outcome of creating secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships that value diversity among people."

I have got some useful pdfs and some links you can read to get more ideas to answer this question:

Useful Links:

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-bias_curriculum
http://www.ericdigests.org/1992-1/early.htm

Also some useful pdfs on Anti Bias Curriculum. Have a look at the attachments here.

Anti_Bias_Curriculum_in_Early_Care_and_Education.pdf

Exploring_Multiculturalism_Anti_bias_and_Social_Justice_in_Children_Services.pdf

anti_bias_multicultural_education.pdf

Let me know how you go...

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[Shosho]

hi, thanks heaps that helped.

[Shosho]

since on on this bias topic i have another question. how would the centre address bias with the children.

would a good example be using resources such as hand puppets to play out scenarios be a good example... any other ideas?

cheers.

[Lorina]

Hi Shosho,

Hand puppets is a good example which you could use. You could also sing songs, have group discussions, display posters, read stories on related issues and role play. That's all I can come up with from the top of my head!

Cheers ,
L.A