Title: 50 Strategies for Communicating and Working with Diverse Families (Practical Resources in ECE) 3rd Edition
Summary:
“50 Strategies for Communicating and Working with Diverse Families” offers practical guidance for educators and professionals working with diverse families in early childhood education (ECE) settings. In this third edition, readers will find fifty effective strategies designed to foster positive communication, collaboration, and engagement with families from various cultural backgrounds. The book emphasizes the importance of building respectful and supportive relationships with families to promote children’s learning and development. Each strategy is accompanied by real-world examples, reflective questions, and practical tips to help readers implement them in their own practice. With its focus on cultural competence and family-centered approaches, this edition equips educators with valuable tools for creating inclusive and welcoming ECE environments.
Authors:
The authors of “50 Strategies for Communicating and Working with Diverse Families” are Janet Gonzalez-Mena and Dina C. Castro. Janet Gonzalez-Mena is a renowned early childhood educator, author, and consultant with expertise in multicultural education and family engagement. Dina C. Castro is a respected scholar and professor specializing in early childhood development and family studies. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to this book, offering insights and strategies informed by research and best practices in the field of early childhood education.
Publisher:
The book is published by Pearson