Guidance for Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Education

Guidance for Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Educationicon

by Jenny Fererro, MS, Rebecca Bishop

Publisher
Gryphon House Inc.
Publication
Sep 30, 2022
Format
Paperback/Softback
Illustrated
No
Price
$44.95
Dimensions
7 x 9.9 in
ISBN
9780876599440
Pages
172
Age
Adult 18+
Category
Teacher Resources

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Description

Based on census and population data, it is likely that one or more gender-expansive or LGBTQIA+ child is enrolled in every early education program in the country. Guidance for Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Education is a starting point-a primer-for early educators who are interested in learning more about working with and supporting young gender-diverse children and their families. With a focus on understanding children's gender development, this groundbreaking guide reflects the voices of those you are learning about and connects readers with useful resources to improve teaching and programs.

  • Explore new ways of thinking about gender.
  • Expand your understanding of gender identity development.
  • Discover practical strategies to navigate conversations about gender with confidence.
  • Help support families who have children who are gender creative.
  • Set the values and tone for a classroom culture that ensures all children feel welcome.

Author(s)

Jenny Fererro, MS

Jenny Fererro is a professor of child development and early childhood education and a former ECE teacher. Most of her students are studying to become early childhood educators. She has been a professor for nearly 20 years and loves helping her students become great teachers and develop a profound respect for children. Her interest in gender diversity in early childhood was spurred by her friendships and personal relationships with parents of gender-diverse young children. She is a mother, a wife, a friend, a sister, a daughter, and more. Her pronouns are she/her/hers.

Rebecca Bishop

Rebecca Bishop is a mother of two. She worked previously in the early education field and currently works as a behavioral specialist for children with autism spectrum disorders. She is also an advocate for trans and nonbinary youth. Her older daughter is cisgender; this means she was identified as female at birth and has continued to identify with that gender label. Her younger son is transgender. When he socially transitioned in early childhood, she and her family were overwhelmed by the breadth of information and the lack of community education. Therapists and advocates gave them many wonderful tools, but they consistently had to work hard to integrate what they knew into their son’s play and school environments. Her pronouns are she/her/hers.

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