Community, context, and culture are vital aspects of early childhood education. By embracing and valuing diversity, involving families and the community, and incorporating cultural perspectives, educators can create inclusive, empowering, and enriching learning environments for children. In this article I will discuss the role of community, context and culture when creating early childhood education programs. To help me discuss these three aspects I am inspired by the work of Urie Bronfenbrenner through his Ecology of Human Development model (1979) that highlighted the importance of systems around children. The aspects of community, context, and culture, can be seen through the lens of Bronfenbrenner’s model because they are all an essential part for the development of a child.
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Makokoro, P. (2024) Appreciating Community, Context, and Culture in Early Care and Education. Exchange Press
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