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Develop cultural competence

Answer all questions

1) Complete the following table:

Chapter/ Element	NQF Standards	EYLF Outcome
Reflect on own cultural identity and biases
Identify and develop cultural competency	NQS:6.1	Learning outcome 1 & 2
Research Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Support individual cultural identities
Create environments to support children's cross-cultural understanding and relationships
Support the implementation of inclusive learning experiences

2) What do you understand by the terms:
a) Value
b) Belief
c) Attitude

3) Give one example of how the environment can influence someone's cultural identity

4) Explain briefly how events in your own background could affect your behaviour and interactions with people from other cultures

5) Define the term ‘Cultural Competency' and explain why it is important for Educators to be culturally competent?

6) List the factors that can contribute to maintaining a cultural identity

7) Explain why ‘Reflective practice" is important for childcare educators

8) Give three examples of "Barriers to Cultural Harmony" and describe how you would overcome these barriers in the workplace if you encountered them

9) List 7 ways on how we can gather information regarding children in our care

10) Why is it important to collect information about each child's needs, interests and cultural practices?

11) Name 3historical issues in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and why is it important to consider this when working towards cultural competency.

12) How can a service provider be proactive in educating their staff and making the children aware of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture?

13) List at least 7 resources that can help to gain knowledge of local cultural groups

14) Why is it important that Educators encourage linguistic diversity of children in their care

15) What do you understand by the term "inclusion" and how is it linked to developing cross-cultural understanding?

16) Give two examples of an experience that educators might plan to promote inclusive practicesand foster positive attitudes to inclusiveness and cultural diversity

17) What do you understand by the term cultural heritage?

18) Why is it necessary for Educators to teach children about the importance of ‘respecting differences'?

19) Explain the importance of child-centred celebrations.

20) What do you understand by "Role Modelling" and give 2 examples of how it can be used to benefit cross-cultural understanding

21) How would Early Childhood Educators identify the need for additional support to improve cross-cultural understanding of children in their care?

22) Give 2 reasons why secure, respectful relationships between children, families and other adults are important for children in your care.

23) What are some experiences that staff can provide for children to explore diversity?

24) Give two examples of collaborative processes that you might implement for children in your care

25) It is important to follow protocols when engaging with community members or parents from different cultural backgrounds.

Part -2:

1) Explain how you worked collaboratively with at least one other educator to implement an approved learning framework within an approved education and care service

2) Give two examples of how the learning framework is demonstrated in the service

3) Give one example of how each principle of the learning framework is reflected in the service

4) How can awareness of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture, and health issues, and how these could apply to work practices in early childhood education and care

5) What strategies did the facility used to improve the service's capacity to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities

6) Briefly describe the organisational policies and initiatives that helped support participation and culturally appropriate services