Pearls of Meaning: Preschool Children Respond to Multicultural Picturebooks

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      Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association. e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://www.viethconsulting.com/members/publication/new_waves_home.php
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      13
    • Education Level:
      Early Childhood Education
      Preschool Education
    • ISSN:
      1526-8659
    • Abstract:
      Employing a qualitative practitioner research method, this study examined pre-school children's responses to multicultural picture books and gained insight into how pre-school children make meaning about illustrations and textual features that include aspects of culture. The authors explored how multicultural literature can be used to develop cultural awareness and sensitivity among young children. Mem Fox's, "Sophie" (1994) emerged as a salient text that evoked personal connections and response to complex issues. We contend that early exposure to multicultural literature contributes to ongoing processes of meaning making and serves as a rich reservoir of understandings to assist in negotiating the world.
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    • Publication Date:
      2019
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1211478