Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
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THRC Podcasts
Join us as we reflect and learn together by sharing stories and perspectives from professionals in the early learning community. You can find all episodes of THRC Table Talks on Soundcloud and Spotify. Do you have something to share? Email us at connect@thrc.ca. Use this Podcast Reflection Form to reflect on your learning after listening to an episode, and add it to your CPL.
Exploring Inclusion as it Supports Belonging in the Early Childhood Environment
In this episode, listen in as Nursery School Educators Nida, Joanne and Tanja, come to the table to explore and reflect on how Inclusive practices support relationship building and the Foundations of HDLH? in their program
Supporting New Child's Transition from Home to Childcare
As we excitedly start off this fall season, the Early Years Sector are also excitedly welcoming new children into the classroom. In the spirit of new beginnings, join us as we center our conversation on our recently published Inspiration Sheet: How to make the Transition from Home to Childcare smooth, with its' co-creater, Quality First Consultant Geethmi. Questions we unpack: How do we create space to welcome in new children? How can we give ourselves the permission to slow down and focus on building the children's sense of belonging.
Book Club
Join us as we unpack the book An Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care by Carole Massing and Mary Lynne Matheson. What does it take for us educators to create that engaging, welcoming space that ultimately, makes everyone feel like they belong? What does life long learning have to do with inclusion? Take a listen and find out!
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
In this episode we explore the Whys of diversity, equity and inclusion in the field of early learning.
Braiding Sweetgrass (Part Two)
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer touched us and inspired us in so many ways. Join members of the Artists and Children Together team, as we explore concepts such as honouring the different languages used by children; how children use their bodies as a means to explore and investigate their environments , and how those experiences help inform them as beings on this land; and the responsiveness of listening.
Braiding Sweetgrass (Part One)
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer touched us and inspired us in so many ways. Join members of the Artists and Children Together team, as we explore concepts such as connection, relationship and honouring the essential nature of all beings (animate and inanimate alike).
Exploring Truth and Reconciliation in the Classroom
In this special episode honouring Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day, we chat with Karen Marshall, our Volunteer Indigenous Consultant and Reconciliation Facilitator at MCRC about how Educators can bring Indigenous learning and concepts into their classrooms in a simple and respectful way.
A Can of Worms (Part Two)
A Can of Worms (Part One)
In this episode, we are joined by several members of the Halton early learning community to explore and reflect on the book A Can of Worms. Fearless Conversations with Toddlers by Nick Torrenes. This book compassionately explores many topics such as race, gender identity, relationship building, outdated practices as well as how to lean into uncertainty.
Developing Educator Confidence
In this episode, we explore the article "Developing Teachers' Confidence" by Christy Jones-Hudson that details the practical steps and strategies to develop the confidence of educators in working with children with disabilities and extra support needs. We reflect on our own experiences in our careers, and what helped us to build confidence and to see the strengths and competence of all children.
Exploring Gender Identity
Today we continue diving into the world of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging by exploring Gender Identity with Jenn Lee, a non-binary RECE in Halton. Jenn shares their experience of discovering their gender identity and supporting young children to understand and accept all identities in the early years.
Cultivating Professional Relationships
In this episode we discuss the importance of building relationships with coworkers in early learning settings. Listen in as we talk with Hira Irfan about her experience working with educator teams around the region. Hira discusses her experience of building rapport and supporting conflict resolution while sharing a variety of great resources along the way.
Talking Inclusion With Shelley Moore (Part Two)
In part two of this episode with Shelley Moore, we dig into the practical side of inclusion and how we can use supports in our programs, how to advocate for supports and Shelley gives us 3 next steps for educators to take in your inclusion journey.
Talking Inclusion With Shelley Moore (Part Two) Episode Resources
Talking Inclusion With Shelley Moore (Part One)
In this two part episode, we talk with Shelley Moore, a Canadian inclusion speaker, researcher and consultant about all things inclusion. In part one, we focus on inclusion as a philosophical change, what inclusion is, and how we as educators can "change our aim" to meet the growing diversity in our classrooms.
Talking Inclusion With Shelley Moore (Part One) Episode Resources
THRC Information & Inspiration Sheets
THRC's Information and Inspiration Sheets provide Educators with concrete ideas and relevant information to support Early Learning and Child Care environments.
Supporting Positive Interaction Information Sheet
Supporting Free Expression in Montessori Information Sheet
Making a Smooth Transition from Home to Child Care Information Sheet
Webinars
Becoming a Compassionate Educator (Available until mid August)
Supporting and Growing Professional Friendships
Promoting Healthy Movement Behaviours in ECE Settings
The F Words for Child Development
Creating and Sustaining Equitable Child Care
Building Culturally Responsive Practice
Learning from School Aged Children from Refugee Backgrounds
Working with 2SLBGTQIA & Children and Youth
Collaboration and Anti Racist Practice
Creating a More Inclusive Practice for the LGBTQ + Community
Developmental Temperature Taking Promoting Optimal Development in the Early Years
Empowering Inclusivity Understanding Autism
Empowering Quality Equitable and Engaging Training Programs Training Programs in Early Childcare
Indigenous Perspectives of Early Childhood Educators
Transforming Conflict as an Equity Practice
Introduction to the Kindergarten Parents Survey & Findings 2023
**The kindergarten parent survey video provides insight on caregiver experiences on stress, social support, and feelings of neighborhood cohesion. As well as findings on increased physical activity amongst kindergarten aged children.
Modules
There are no Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging modules available at this time.
Articles & Resources
Becoming a Compassionate Educator PowerPoint (Accessible until mid August)
Halton Equity and Diversity Roundtable
Halton Diversity Resource Guide PDF
Five Moore Minutes with Shelley Moore
Anti-Bias Education Film and Resources – NAEYC
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Don't Call Me Resilient Podcast - How to Spark Change Within our Unequal Education System
First Documented Canadian Slave 7-Year Old
How to Curb Anti-Black Racism in Canadian Schools
Quebec-based Study Suggests Teaching Practices Hinder Black Youth - Global News Report
Checking Yourself for Bias in the Classroom
Confirmation Bias Challenge in Teaching
Untapped Potential: Women Leaders in Education
Women in Educational Leadership in the Teaching Profession
Kindergarten Parent Survey: Introduction o the KPS & 2023 Key Findings
