Early Childhood Education Anti-Racism in Early Childhood Education: Challenging Whiteness to Implement Just Practices, (Paperback)

<p><b>This comprehensive and timely text explains the need for, and application of, anti-racist teaching with children birth-age 8.</b> </p><p>Systemic racism remains a longstanding social, economic, and cultural reality in the United States, Canada, and beyond. By actively implementing the anti-racist strategies in this book, early childhood educators can create learning environments that are not only inclusive and equitable, but that also <b>help young children develop a strong understanding of race and racism so they can become agents of social change</b>. </p><p>Moving beyond theorizing anti-racism and whiteness, chapters provide <b>actionable guidance</b> to help readers identify and resist racism in early years teaching. A diverse group of over 35 contributors offer insights on children's racial knowledge, classroom practices that cultivate children's racial pride and agency, anti-racist teacher preparation, and more. This <b>valuable teaching resource </b>will help readers take direct and intentional action against racist behaviors, practices, policies, and beliefs to dismantle and interrupt racism within and beyond their early learning environments. </p><p><b>Book Features: </b><br></p><ul><li>Explores why anti-racist curricula and practices are needed in early childhood classrooms now more than ever.</li><li>Offers examples of anti-racist teaching strategies such as how to choose multicultural books, find alternative spaces and time to challenge whiteness, use Afro-centric curricula, and make use of digital technology.</li><li>Incorporates creative expressions such as fiction, poetry, photo stories, and childhood reflections.</li><li>Looks at recent applications of anti-racist pedagogy to teacher preparation and professional development training.</li><li>Advocates for an anti-racist early childhood education that explicitly names race and racism and works toward reconstructing early years systems, policies, and practices.</li></ul>

• Early Childhood Education Anti-Racism in Early Childhood Education: Challenging Whiteness to Implement Just Practices, (Paperback)
• Author: Kerry-Ann Escayg
• ISBN: 9780807787861
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2025-11-21
• Page Count: 288