Guidance for supporting gender diversity in early childhood education / Jenny Fererro ; with Rebecca Bishop.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fererro, Jenny, author.

Bishop, Rebecca, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gender identity in education.

Sexual minority children--Education (Early childhood).

Sexual minority children.

Early childhood education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lewisville, NC : Gryphon House, [2022]

Summary:

Gender is complicated and nuanced. Open your worldview to encompass the gender spectrum to create environments that affirm and accept all children. Based on census and population data, it is likely that one or more gender-expansive or LGBTQIA+ child is enrolled in every early education program in the country. Transgender youth and gender diversity is an area of burgeoning research and resources are multiplying by the year. Guidance for Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Education is a starting point--a primer--for early educators who are interested in learning more about working with and supporting young children who are gender diverse and their families. With a focus on understanding children's gender development, this groundbreaking guide reflects the voices of those you are learning about and connects readers with useful resources to improve teaching and programs. Explore new ways of thinking about gender Expand your understanding of gender-identity development Discover practical strategies to navigate conversations about gender with confidence Help support families who have children who are gender creative Set the values and tone for a classroom culture that ensures all children feel welcome. Supporting gender diversity in the classroom should be a regular part of best practice for early educators. Begin your journey of learning today!.

Contents:

COVER

TITLE

COPYRIGHT

DEDICATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION: A JOURNEY WITH GENDER

CHAPTER1: GENDER BASICS

CHAPTER 2: THE IMPORTANCE OF AFFIRMATION AND SUPPORT

CHAPTER 3: DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: REINFORCEMENT FOR SUPPORTING GENDER DIVERSITY

CHAPTER 4: THE ROLE OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

CHAPTER 5: THE ROLE OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADMINISTRATOR

CHAPTER 6: SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES: ENSURING POSITIVE COMMUNICATION ABOUT GENDER DIVERSITY

CHAPTER 7: IN THE FUTURE…

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: RESOURCES FOR ECE PROFESSIONALS

APPENDIX B: RECOMMENDED CHILDREN' S BOOKS

APPENDIX C: RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES

REFERENCES

INDEX.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9780876599457

0876599455

OCLC:

1333083409