Students’ Perception of Embedding Cultural Diversity Content into Early Childhood Courses

Authors

Sheresa Boone Blanchard, East Carolina UniversityFollow
Chia Jung Yeh, East Carolina UniversityFollow
Shawnice Custis Johnson, East Carolina UniversityFollow
Emily Elizabeth Schlierf, East Carolina UniversityFollow
Ciara Dixon-Washington, East Carolina UniversityFollow
Amy Lee, East Carolina UniversityFollow

Abstract

This study examined the incorporation of specific content framed with a diversity and equity lens into two existing early childhood courses. The purpose was to investigate how embedding the diversity and equity content impacted student perceptions and supported their cultural competence. Pre- and post-survey results (N = 50) show student awareness of biases and beliefs were positively influenced. Implications are examined related to course content and activities that could enhance students’ competencies and understanding to work with colleagues, children and families in diverse, inclusive settings.

Recommended Citation

Blanchard, Sheresa Boone; Yeh, Chia Jung; Johnson, Shawnice Custis; Schlierf, Emily Elizabeth; Dixon-Washington, Ciara; and Lee, Amy (2018) "Students’ Perception of Embedding Cultural Diversity Content into Early Childhood Courses," Journal of Research Initiatives: Vol. 3: Iss. 3, Article 6.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/jri/vol3/iss3/6