Promoting Empathy, Equity, and Awareness Through Read-Alouds with Young Children.

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Title:	Promoting Empathy, Equity, and Awareness Through Read-Alouds with Young Children.
Authors:	Young, Natalie¹, Conderman, Greg¹, Myoungwhon Jung¹, Kenney, Jamie¹
Source:	Illinois Reading Council Journal. Winter2020, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p4-15. 12p.
Subject Terms:	Empathy, Cultural pluralism, *Service learning, Microaggressions
Abstract:	In the article, the authors discuss the effectiveness of read-aloud activities to promote equity, empathy and awareness in young children, particularly in the U.S. Topics include the challenges faced by teachers in increasingly diverse classrooms in the country and the importance of introducing an anti-bias curriculum to promote self-worth and foster positive attitude towards cultural differences in all students.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	In the article, the authors discuss the effectiveness of read-aloud activities to promote equity, empathy and awareness in young children, particularly in the U.S. Topics include the challenges faced by teachers in increasingly diverse classrooms in the country and the importance of introducing an anti-bias curriculum to promote self-worth and foster positive attitude towards cultural differences in all students.
ISSN:	1082555X
DOI:	10.33600/IRCJ.49.1.2020.4