Developing Cross-Cultural Competence: A Guide for Working With Children and Their Families

by Eleanor W. Lynch (Editor), Marci J. Hanson (Editor)

As the U.S. population grows more and more diverse, how can professionals who work with young children and families deliver the best services while honoring different customs, beliefs, and values? The answers are in the fourth edition of this bestselling textbook, fully revised to reflect nearly a decade of population changes and best practices in culturally competent service delivery. The gold-standard text on cross-cultural competence, this book has been widely adopted by college faculty and trusted as a reference by in-service practitioners for almost 20 years. For this timely NEW edition, the highly regarded authors have carefully updated and expanded every chapter while retaining the basic approach and structure that made the previous editions so popular. Professionals will New to this edition is a revised chapter on African American roots; thoroughly updated and expanded chapters; expanded coverage of disabilities; more on spiritual and religious diversity; and strategies for helping families make decisions about language use (English-only vs. preservation of native language). Equally valuable as a textbook and a reference for practicing professionals, this comprehensive book will prepare early interventionists and other professionals to work effectively with families whose customs, beliefs, and values may differ from their own.

Genres: Nonfiction, Education, Academic

518 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1992

Reviews

[Leanna Aker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great book that gives an eye into cultural differences that can help teachers to understand possible sources of conflict in the classroom.

[Andi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative and worthwhile if you are working in any job where you are helping others from diverse populations.