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7: Effectively Negotiating and Resolving Conflict Related to Issues of Diversity

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    Learning Objectives

    After this chapter, you should be able to:

    • Articulate the importance of celebrating diversity
    • Discuss why cultural differences may lead to conflict between families and programs
    • Explain how to develop relationships with families that are inclusive and supportive
    • Outline how to create practices and policies that respond to differences respectfully
    • Describe three steps to deal with cultural differences in early childhood education programs

    Working in an early education setting, with children, family and coworkers from varying backgrounds, conflict is inevitable. However, if managed correctly, conflict can be a learning and growing experience for all.

    This page titled 7: Effectively Negotiating and Resolving Conflict Related to Issues of Diversity is shared under a CC BY license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Krischa Esquivel, Emily Elam, Jennifer Paris, & Maricela Tafoya.