Culturally Competent Action Plan 

[WLO: 3] [CLOs: 2, 4]

Last week, you evaluated a real-life scenario for equitable care in early education, assessing Esai and Eliel’s Story. This week, in addition to assessing culturally competent care, you will create recommendations for practices and activities that promote equitable learning opportunities. The purpose of this final assignment is (a) to highlight the work you have done throughout this course and (b) create an example of how early care educators can help children and their families experience responsive interactions that activities that nurture optimal child development.

Preparation

• Read Recommendations for Early Childhood EducatorsLinks to an external site..
• Download the Recommendations for Equity Assessment Checklist Download Recommendations for Equity Assessment Checklist.

Evaluate

Review the following video, taking notes using the Recommendations for Equity Assessment Checklist Download Recommendations for Equity Assessment Checklisttemplate looking for strengths and weaknesses in the interactions between the family and professionals:
Honoring Family Culture in Early Intervention – Part 2: Max’s StoryLinks to an external site.