W ednesday 13 | “A time for ourselves”: A safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender educators
8:15–11:15
am
Music City Center,
room
203AB
This interactive session is for early childhood educators who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Our purpose is to provide (a) a safe space for early childhood educators attending the NAEYC conference who identify as LGBT, (b) a forum to share strategies that support educators who are LGBT in the early childhood field, and (c) opportunities for LGBT educators to support each other. The session will benefit conferees and young children by supporting the growing number of LGBT educators who attend the NAEYC conference. Facilitators will lead the discussion, but the participants offer suggestions about what to spend the majority of time on throughout the session. Robin Fox , University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; Brian Silveira , Pacific Primary.
14 | The impact of gender-stereotyped bullying behaviors in the early years: Let’s talk about prevention
8:15–11:15
am
Music City Center,
room
207D
Jennifer Lopez , YES Institute; Dani Dominguez , YES Institute.
12 noon–3 pm Music City Center,
room
103B
This session will begin with a “cultural interview” to set the stage for participants to reflect on different layers of culture before viewing a video and listening to a podcast. Participants will explore how culture (a) impacts how we each understand the world, (b) shapes our identity, and (c) exists on many different levels. Race and racial identity in the early learning classroom will be explored, and the “tourist curriculum” will be discussed. Frameworks in culturally responsive teaching and anti-bias education in early childhood programs will be used to apply this knowledge through the viewing and reflecting on the video content. Katherine Powell , New Teacher Center; Melissa Luc , New Teacher Center.
16 | Racial microaggressions: Redressing inequities for Black boys and girls in early childhood education
12 noon–3 pm Music City Center,
room
105AB
In recent years, practitioners have become aware of the role that racial microaggressions have on the learning, development, and success of young children. Microaggressions, daily verbal and nonverbal slights that negate the experiences of people of color, are common. Participants will learn what racial microaggressions are and how they serve as barriers to academic success for Black children. ECE counternarratives will amplify strategies and practices that parents, teachers, and community advocates can use to reduce the prevalence of microaggressions. Jerlean Daniel , University of Pittsburgh (Emeritus Faculty); Idara Essien , San Diego State University; J. Luke Wood , San Diego State University. ADULTS
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Children as young as 4 use phrases such as “Boys don’t cry” or “That’s so gay,” and they ask questions like “Why does Maria have two mommies?” Early childhood and elementary educators have not received training on how to respond in an age-appropriate manner or how to speak powerfully about these topics with colleagues and parents in a way that includes all points of view. This interactive session gives professionals an opportunity to speak openly and authentically about bullying, gender, and stereotypes. This session will provide professionals with high-quality research-based education on gender and children’s early learning environment and curriculum. Participants will have the opportunity to examine the causes of discrimination, harassment, acts of bullying, and suicide among youth in the community. They will critically examine and assess the classroom environment and curriculum for gender binary vs. gender egalitarian instruction, themes, and role modeling, and identify actions for implementing changes in their environments that can improve the well-being of all children. Participants will also learn ways to respond to families when children are not meeting traditional gender expectations.
15 | Culture and race in early education
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Equity Diversity
Build on children’s diverse knowledge and abilities and empower them to achieve their full potential. Item 2843 | List $25 | Conference Price $20
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