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Artistic Activities : An effective pedagogical tool for promoting respect for diversity.

Art is a universal language that people of different cultural and social backgrounds can share. Artistic activities can be used as an effective pedagogical tool for promoting respect for diversity provided that they are implemented in a context that allows freedom of expression and offers equal opportunities for personal development.

In this film you will see some examples of artistic activities that at the promotion of inclusion, equity and respect for diversity. These activities were realised within the framework of projects implemented by five European organisations who are member of the DECET network.

The film has been co-produced by Accepp ( France) , CAF (UK) , Mutant (The Netherlands), VBJK (Belgium) under coordination of Schedia ( Greece)

Price: € 15

Toolkit: documentation on families

This toolkit (poster, gameboard and DVD) wants to encourage the exchange of information, communication and mutual understanding between parents and childcare. The poster shows a range of diverse families and children. The game allows teams to discuss opinions on goals, methods and the principles of documentation on families. The DVD contains information on the purpose of family documentation, and on how to use the complete toolkit.

Childcare staff can use this material as a guide for collection documentation on families.

Price: € 40

Making Sense of Good Practice

The first years in the life of children is the period in which the development of their identity should be encouraged and reinforced. It is also the time to make them aware of diversity in a positive sense. Childcare provisions are able to welcome children from different social, cultural and religious backgrounds. They can embrace diversity as a part of life.
This brochure paraphrases concrete principles and criteria for equity and respect for diversity in the daily life of childcare. The criteria are enriched with striking quotes from children, parents and professionals from all over Europe.
Price: € 6 for the paper version. 

Making sense of good practice is also available for free in pdf-version on this website, in 6 languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Greek, Dutch).

DVD Lullaby for Hamza

Lullaby for Hamza pays a visit to four European childcare provisions. They have an inspiring and well-considered approach towards diversity. Both staff and parents shape the pedagogical idea in a creative way with respect for diversity. It is a fascinating, touching and playful movie.

The film and manual included are fit for training courses, team discussions and parent meetings. It might add to developing a pedagogical vision, improving practice and updating quality policy.

This DVD has subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish and Dutch.

Price: € 15