Chapter 3 Study Sheet

Understanding the Dynamic Nature of Culture

· What is ordinary culture?

· Does everyone have culture?

Understanding Children and Families in the Context of their Communities

· How did Bronfenbrenner suggest visualizing a person’s inner self?

· What is unconditional acceptance?

· What is ethical responsibility?

Prejudice, Racism, and Discrimination

· Where did prejudice come from?

· When does discrimination begin in children?

· What are other early signs of prejudice in young children?

· What is multicultural education?

· How can we teach young children to resist bias?

How can I spot bias, stereotypes, and myths about underrepresented groups in books and other media?

What things should I know so I can be more considerate to people from other cultures?

· Are there some things I can easily do to help parents from other cultures feel more comfortable?

· Will these tips keep me from ever culturally offending anyone?

· Are there some things I can easily do to help children from other cultures feel more comfortable?

· Welcome Children With Limited English

How can I learn to be more culturally sensitive?

· A short quiz to explore beliefs

Cultural Differences

· How Does Culture Affect Adults’ Styles of Control?

· How Does Culture Affect a Person’s Learning Approach?

· How Does Culture Affect Social Role Expectations?

· Cultural Tendencies

· How Does Culture Shape Our Use of Language?

· How Does Culture Shape Our Intellectual Approach?

· Components of Emotional-Social Intelligence