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  • Essay / The Importance of Diversity in Education - 1058

    Children begin to develop a sense of identity, belonging, gender, and racial identity at a young age. Children will absorb prejudice, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination if they are exposed and acted out in their world, unless otherwise instructed. The goals of the anti-prejudice program are to help children develop their identity and self-esteem, accept and respect differences, become aware of prejudices and stereotypes, and be able to express themselves and respond appropriately to prejudice. Learning about culture, language and equity. It is important for educators to be aware of the differences and similarities between families and children. “Families communicate the values, beliefs, rules and expectations of their culture to their children. What is acceptable in one culture may not be acceptable in another” (Edwards, 2010, p. 55). It is very important for teacher educators to develop an awareness of cultural biases and discriminatory practices as well as to examine the effects of their beliefs, attitudes and expectations of teachers.