Roots and Wings: Affirming Culture and Preventing Bias in Early Childhood

by Stacey York

Use the updated activities, examples, and research to improve your anti-bias and multicultural education programs. This clear and practical guide includes expanded information on English language learners, family engagement, culturally responsive teaching, and staff training. Stacey York  teaches child development at Rochester Community and Technical College and established E-LECT, a collaborative effort between thirteen Minnesota community and technical colleges to provide e-learning for early childhood teachers.

Genres: Nonfiction

296 pages, Paperback

First published July 12, 2016

Reviews

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I most valued the chapter on Young Dual-Language Learners, and what teachers need to know to serve this population. What to look out for, how to be culturally sensitive, and ways dual-language-learning students might benefit from special teaching techniques.

[Maeve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Research and examples of the importance of anti-bias and multicultural education in early childhood. Includes activities to use in the classroom.

Although this is written for teachers and childcare workers, there was plenty of useful information for youth services librarians.