Cultural Influences and Application Literature Review

Cultural Influences and Applications Literature Review

What is the “Cultural Influences and Applications Literature Review” and its purpose? This assignment is a review of high-quality, peer-reviewed literature (current, peer-reviewed journal articles) based on a culturally diverse group of your choosing. The review will help you meet NAEYC Standards - Standard 1, Key Elements 1b and 1c, Standard 2, Key Element 2c, Standard 4, Key Element 4c and Standard 6, Key Element 6f of the NAEYC 2010 Standards for Advanced Early Childhood Professional Preparation for your NAEYC Capstone Portfolio.

STANDARD 1. PROMOTING CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs are grounded in a child development knowledge base. They use their understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs, and of multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning, to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for each child. Key elements of Standard 1 (addressed by Cultural Literature Review)

1b: Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on early development and learning 1c: Using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children

STANDARD 2. BUILDING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that successful early childhood education depends upon partnerships with children’s families and communities. They know about, understand, and value the importance and complex characteristics of children’s families and communities. They use this understanding to create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families, and to involve all families in their children’s development and learning. Key elements of Standard 2 (addressed by Cultural Literature Review)

2a: Knowing about and understanding diverse family and community characteristics 2c: Demonstrating cultural competence and effective collaboration to involve families and communities in their children’s development and learning

STANDARD 4. USING DEVELOPMENTALLY EFFECTIVE APPROACHES TO CONNECT WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that teaching and learning with young children is a complex enterprise, and its details vary depending on children’s ages, characteristics, and the settings within which teaching, and learning occur. They understand and use positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for their work with young children and families. Candidates know, understand, and use a wide array of developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools to connect with children and families and positively influence each child’s development and learning. Key elements of Standard 4 (addressed by Cultural Literature Review)

4c: Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching/learning approaches with a high level of cultural competence, understanding and responding to diversity in culture, language and ethnicity 4d: Reflecting on own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child

STANDARD 6. GROWING AS A PROFESSIONAL Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession. They know and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice. They are continuous, collaborative learners who demonstrate knowledgeable, reflective and critical perspectives on their work, making informed decisions that integrate knowledge from a variety of sources. They are informed advocates for sound educational practices and policies. Key element of Standard 6 (addressed by Cultural Literature Review)

6f: Demonstrating a high level of oral, written and technological communication skills with specialization for professional role(s) emphasized in the program

Cultural Literature Review Directions This assignment is a review of the literature to learn more about a culturally diverse group. For this assignment, locate at least 15 peer- reviewed articles (the most recent research is preferred, anything prior to 2012 is not accepted). from the library database and/or from high-quality, research-based websites that identify certain cultural beliefs, practices, and subsequent effects on the learning and development of young children (ages birth through 8) for a chosen culturally diverse group. You want to think about how specific cultural practices impact what we do as teachers and administrators in programs for young children. If research confirms that talking to a child, reading to a child at an early age, singing songs, etc. all promote cognitive and language development, then we would obviously want to do that in our classrooms, and we hope that our parents would also engage in frequent and quality language and interactions with the child. Knowing this, what are the applications for your program or for a program serving young children? What kinds of parent

information sessions, or programs sessions can be provided? How can we help parents who speak a primary language in the home that is different from the one spoken at school to provide the best linguistic environment for the child? This is basically what the assignment asks you to do. Research and read about culture and the impact of culture on development of the child in one or more developmental domains. In addition, you will describe how we can implement practices and procedures to show respect for cultural beliefs and develop and implement programs that respond to these beliefs and/or needs. Focus on the application of practices which are responsive to cultural values, needs and beliefs in this assignment. You will submit the assignment and post it on a discussion board so others can learn from what you have researched and so that you can learn from others. You will then comment on your classmates’ posts and add to the discussion regarding this assignment.

Cultural Literature Review Writing Steps

Section 1: Literature Review Research

a. Background Information of the Cultural Group. Choose a culturally diverse group to research. It may be based on ethnicity, race, language, and/or cultural characteristics (African-American, Hispanic, Asian-American, low SES, children being raised by same sex parents, active-duty military families, etc.). Define the group chosen and also identify subgroups within the group (for example, Hispanic includes Mexican-American, Cuban-American, Puerto Rican, etc.). Give background information, characteristics, traits, etc. Remember, culture refers to a system of shared customs and meanings that allow individuals to participate as members of a group and that are transmitted from one generation to the next (Cook & Cook, 516). Read more about culture throughout your textbook as it integrates it into each chapter.

b. Influences on Development within the Cultural Group. Write a review based on your research, which describes

what is known about the context of the lives of the children in the identified group, how children in this group learn and achieve in school, with an emphasis on preschool and primary grade learning and performance. For example, are there behavioral, health, cultural, motivational, language, etc. strengths and/or concerns identified in the literature that seem to generally impact the development, learning and achievement of children from this group? (We will recognize that when dealing with research, we are dealing with the group and generalities and not individual children.) Does research indicate strengths, concerns and/or needs specific to this group for involving families effectively? For the cultural group you have chosen, include accurate, specific examples of a range of influences on children’s development (such as health, individual characteristics, family context, community characteristics, etc.) impacting children across two or more age groups, from birth through age 8.

Section 2: A Plan of Appropriate Teaching and Learning Strategies for the Cultural Group Develop a plan of appropriate teaching and learning strategies for a child or children in your chosen cultural group to share with parents. Based on the information and findings presented in the literature review, make recommendations for the research-based practices that will best support the learning and achievement of children of this group in preschool/primary grade settings (impacting children across two or more age groups, from birth through age 8). Essentially, apply to classroom/school-based settings the information presented in the review above. Connect your applications to the literature findings (so each application/recommendation made should be based in a research finding – there should not be a recommendation for practice that does not somehow connect to a research finding of your cultural group; the recommendations themselves do not have to be directly you’re your research but must reflect your knowledge of the research. Your plan should include and identify a variety of approaches and strategies to:

• Foster oral language and communication in the home and classroom. Link the child’s language and culture to the ECE classroom/program and what you specifically will do.

• Modify or make changes in the indoor and outdoor environment, daily schedule, daily routines to address unique needs of the child in cultural group selected.

• Explain the manner in which you will guide social interactions and play of children to develop positive or pro-social behaviors.

• Make suggestions for any challenging behaviors, which might hinder the child’s development as it relates to ethnicity, culture and language.

Section 3: Personal Reflection Provide your personal opinion/reflection of your research findings based on your personal beliefs and experiences in early childhood education. How has your research impacted you and how may it positively impact the children you work with/are responsible for in your early childhood setting? Section 4: References APA Style Writing Reference Page must be included.

This assignment is worth 150 points and is 15% of your grade.

Cultural Literature Review Rubric (125 pts) Levels of Achievement Criteria Exceeds Expectations

(92-100%)

Exceeds expectations: Your work is very well developed and always meets or exceeds expectations.

Meets Expectations (82-91%)

Meets expectations: Your work is mostly developed and consistently meets the basic expectations.

Approaching Expectations (72-81%)

Near expectations: Your work is under developed and is approaching meeting the expectations.

Below Expectations (71% or below)

Below expectations: Your work is undeveloped and inadequate to the task.

Section 1 Depth of Review & Quality of References 15%

You include 15 or more peer- reviewed article references that are all clearly professional, recent and research-based

You include 14 peer-reviewed article references that are clearly professional, recent and research-based (one of your 15 references do not meet standards)

You include 12-13 peer- reviewed article references that are clearly professional, recent and research-based (two to three of your 15 references do not meet standards)

You include less than 12 peer- reviewed article references that are clearly professional, recent and research-based (more than three of your 15 references do not meet standards)

Section 1 Based on 1b

You show an exceptional understanding of the multiple influences related to your chosen culturally diverse group that affect development and learning of young children including many research-based examples that is well-organized by theme or topic in your review of literature.

You show a good understanding of the multiple influences related to your chosen culturally diverse group that affect development and learning of young children including many research-based examples that is organized by theme or topic in your review of literature.

You show an average understanding of the multiple influences related to your chosen culturally diverse group that affect development and learning of young children including some research-based examples that is organized by theme or topic in your review of literature.

You show a limited understanding of the multiple influences related to your chosen culturally diverse group that affect development and learning of young children including few research-based examples that is needs more organization by theme or topic in your review of literature.

Section 2 Based on 1c, 2c, 4c

You 1) show an exceptional understanding of using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children based on the cultural influences of your

You 1) show a good understanding of using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children based on the cultural influences of your

You 1) show an average to basic understanding of using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children based on the cultural influences of your

You 1) show a limited understanding of using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children based on the cultural influences of your

chosen group, 2) demonstrate excellent cultural competence to involve families in their children’s development and learning by using your research to create a plan of appropriate teaching and learning strategies for their culture, and 3) show a broad/extensive repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching/learning approaches with a high level of cultural competence, understanding and responding to diversity in culture, language and ethnicity with your plan and recommendations based on your research.

chosen group, 2) demonstrate good cultural competence to involve families in their children’s development and learning by using your research to create a plan of appropriate teaching and learning strategies for their culture, and 3) show a sizable repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching/learning approaches with a high level of cultural competence, understanding and responding to diversity in culture, language and ethnicity with your plan and recommendations based on your research.

chosen group, 2) demonstrate some cultural competence to involve families in their children’s development and learning by using your research to create a plan of appropriate teaching and learning strategies for their culture, and 3) show a limited to average repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching/learning approaches with a high level of cultural competence, understanding and responding to diversity in culture, language and ethnicity with your plan and recommendations based on your research.

chosen group, 2) demonstrate limited cultural competence to involve families in their children’s development and learning by using your research to create a plan of appropriate teaching and learning strategies for their culture, and 3) show a very limited repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching/learning approaches with a high level of cultural competence, understanding and responding to diversity in culture, language and ethnicity with your plan and recommendations based on your research.

Section 3 Based on 4d

You provide an extremely thoughtful and thorough reflection of your own practice that clearly shows how your research promotes positive outcomes for each child.

You provide a thoughtful reflection of your own practice that shows how your research promotes positive outcomes for each child.

You provide a basic reflection of your own practice that needs to more clearly show how your research promotes positive outcomes for each child.

You provide a limited reflection of your own practice that needs to more clearly show how your research promotes positive outcomes for each child.

Written Communication Skills 10% Based on 6f

Your writing has no noticeable errors in grammar and spelling, and you expertly used APA Style Writing including APA citations and references for each peer- reviewed article.

Your writing has less than a few noticeable errors in grammar and spelling (less than 3 errors), and you used APA Style Writing including APA citations and references for each peer-reviewed article with less than 3 errors.

Your writing needs to be edited more thoroughly with Grammar and Spell Check (contains 4-5 errors), and you should brush up on using APA Style Writing including APA citations and references for each peer-reviewed article (contains 4-5 errors).

Your writing needs improvement with grammar and spelling (contains more than 5 errors), and you need to work on APA Style Writing including APA citations and references for each peer- reviewed article (contains more than 5 errors).

Cultural Literature Review Discussion Rubric (25 pts)

Levels of Achievement Criteria Exceeds Expectations

92-100%

Your work is very well developed and always meets or exceeds expectations.

Meets Expectations 82-91%

Your work is mostly developed and consistently meets the basic expectations.

Approaching Expectations 72-81%

Your work is under-developed and is approaching meeting the expectations.

Below Expectations 71% or below

Your work is undeveloped and inadequate to the task.

Quality of References In addition to the previous section, at least 3 comments build on the ideas of other students and delve deeper into the topic at hand. The comments add new insights into the topic being discussed. There is evidence of knowledge of the reading materials. Comments are related to the discussion topic. Suggestions for further study made. Concise comments that clearly expresses the participants view. Comments demonstrate sensitivity and courtesy.

Evidence that assignment has been reviewed based on factual comments (3 comments). Evidence that websites, references or links have been reviewed. Specific content-based comments; Comments demonstrate sensitivity and courtesy. Initiates discussions that are meaningful and add to the richness of the topic.

Evidence that assignment has been reviewed based on factual comments (2-3 comments - need more participation). Evidence that websites, references or links have been reviewed. Specific content-based comments; Comments demonstrate sensitivity and courtesy. Initiates discussions that are meaningful and add to the richness of the topic.

Superficial and sparse participation in the group discussion, comments don’t add to the discussion such as “me too, Amen.” No evidence of having read the complete student project. Majority of comments are off track or too general – good job, I agree, great work, etc. Comments demonstrate some sensitivity and courtesy.