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Antibias and Multicultural Curriculum Assessment Profile (AMCAP)

The Antibias and Multicultural Curriculum Assessment Profile (AMCAP), created by Valerie Jarvis Samuels, is a comprehensive observational scale and teacher self-assessment instrument designed to measure early childhood multicultural and anti-bias instructional practices, environmental diversity, and educator beliefs.

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Abstract

The Antibias and Multicultural Curriculum Assessment Profile (AMCAP), developed by Valerie Jarvis Samuels (1993, 1994), is an empirically grounded observational and self-reflective diagnostic instrument designed to evaluate early childhood education environments, instructional practices, and teacher behaviors through the dual lenses of multicultural education and anti-bias education. Originally formulated as a 46-item multidimensional inventory and subsequently refined into a 27-item streamlined profile (AMCAP-R), the instrument systematically appraises pedagogical intentionality, environmental representation, conversational facilitation, and behavioral intervention across diverse human markers, including race, ethnicity, biological sex, gender roles, physical ableness, mental capability, and non-traditional family lifestyles. The AMCAP utilizes a sophisticated tri-partite measurement grid evaluating pedagogical dimensions across three discrete observational axes: behavioral presence (dichotomous: 0 = Absent, 1 = Present), subjective perceived importance (4-point Likert scale: 1 = Low to 4 = High), and perceived teacher instructional skill level (4-point Likert scale: 1 = Low to 4 = High). Psychometric investigations demonstrate robust construct validity, internal consistency reliability coefficients (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from .87 to .96 across sub-dimensions and global composite scores), high inter-rater reliability among trained observers, and meaningful factor structures extracted via exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. The AMCAP fills a critical methodological gap in psychometrics and educational psychology by operationalizing critical pedagogical theories into measurable, observable classroom phenomena, providing teacher educators, educational researchers, and administrative evaluators with a standardized instrument to diagnose instructional disparities, evaluate professional development interventions, and foster inclusive, socially just developmental climates.

Keywords

Antibias and Multicultural Curriculum Assessment Profile, AMCAP, anti-bias curriculum, multicultural education, early childhood assessment, classroom observation scale, teacher beliefs, pedagogical competence, cultural responsiveness, Valerie Jarvis Samuels

Authors

The Antibias and Multicultural Curriculum Assessment Profile (AMCAP) was designed, operationalized, and psychometrically validated by Dr. Valerie Jarvis Samuels as part of doctoral and post-doctoral research within the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Iowa State University (Ames, Iowa, USA). Dr. Samuels conducted seminal investigations under academic faculty mentorship evaluating early childhood teacher beliefs, environmental attributes, and classroom implementation practices regarding curricula that are explicitly multicultural and anti-bias in orientation (Samuels, 1993, 1994).

Purpose

The primary purpose of the Antibias and Multicultural Curriculum Assessment Profile (AMCAP) is to provide a systematic, methodologically rigorous, and standardized framework for observing, quantifying, and analyzing the degree to which early childhood educational settings incorporate multicultural and anti-bias principles into daily curriculum, environmental designs, teacher-child interactions, and family engagements. Prior to the creation of the AMCAP, educational researchers and early childhood supervisors relied primarily on qualitative narrative journals, unstandardized checklists, or subjective impressions that frequently conflated passive, tokenistic multicultural displays (often termed the “tourist curriculum”) with authentic, proactive anti-bias pedagogical intervention.

In research contexts, the AMCAP serves as an empirical instrument capable of measuring the congruence—or frequent divergence—between early childhood educators’ philosophical beliefs and their actual instructional practices. While teachers may express high levels of theoretical endorsement for diversity, equity, and inclusion, empirical observation utilizing the AMCAP often uncovers substantial discrepancies in concrete implementation, such as the avoidance of discussions surrounding racial discrimination, passive omission of diverse family structures, or hesitation in intervening during peer-mediated exclusionary behavior. By capturing both behavioral enactment (presence vs. absence) and metacognitive teacher valuations (perceived importance and perceived self-competence), the scale allows researchers to model structural equation pathways between teacher cognition, institutional context, professional development, and direct child outcomes.

In applied clinical, educational, and professional development settings, the AMCAP operates as both a diagnostic program evaluation tool and a formative professional coaching instrument. Supervisory personnel, curriculum specialists, and school psychologists employ the AMCAP to establish baseline environmental assessments, identify specific pedagogical deficits (e.g., an over-reliance on static multicultural artifacts without active critical thinking about stereotypes), and design targeted continuing education programs. Furthermore, the scale supports educator self-reflection, allowing practitioners to systematically contrast their instructional intent against observable behavioral metrics, thereby advancing socially conscious, developmentally appropriate practice across preschool, kindergarten, and primary classroom ecosystems.

Psychological Construct

The psychological and pedagogical construct operationalized by the AMCAP is Anti-bias and Multicultural Curricular Competence in early childhood educational ecology. Rather than viewing multiculturalism as a unidimensional body of knowledge or an additive curricular holiday unit, the AMCAP operationalizes this construct as a dynamic, interactive behavioral profile encompassing distinct social-cognitive, environmental, systemic, and relational dimensions:

1. Environmental Authenticity and Material Diversity

This dimension assesses the ambient physical and material reality constructed for developing children. It measures the presence and authentic integration of instructional materials—such as books, wall pictures, dramatic play props, anatomical dolls, puzzles, and musical selections—that accurately reflect a multitude of racial backgrounds, cultural heritages, physical abilities (including special needs and assistive technologies), and family structures. Critically, this construct evaluates whether these materials actively counter stereotypes rather than reifying caricatured, folkloric representations of marginalized populations.

2. Positive Identity Formation and Social-Emotional Affirmation

Drawing directly from developmental psychology, this construct measures pedagogical behaviors that foster positive individual self-concept and cultural pride without cultivating feelings of superiority over others. The educator actively validates each child’s personal narrative, physical characteristics (such as skin tone, eye shape, and hair texture), linguistic practices, and home lifestyle, establishing a foundational psychological safety that shields minoritized children from internalized racial or cultural inferiority.

3. Cooperative Cross-Group Relationship Building and Social Empathy

This sub-dimension captures instructional practices that directly structure collaborative, cooperative interactions across racial, ethnic, linguistic, gender, and ability boundaries. It measures teacher behaviors that model, elicit, and reinforce perspective-taking, interpersonal empathy, and altruistic behavior among young children, reducing early outgroup avoidance and social segregation tendencies.

4. Critical Inquiry, Stereotype Deconstruction, and Counteracting Bias

Moving beyond benign multiculturalism, this critical dimension assesses proactive pedagogical intervention when bias, stereotypes, or developmental misconceptions emerge. It evaluates whether the educator facilitates open-ended discussions regarding unfairness, explicitly questions stereotypical imagery, clarifies cognitive misunderstandings (such as equating physical disability with cognitive deficiency or viewing racial variation with fear), and equips children with cognitive tools to identify and challenge discriminatory practices.

5. Culturally Congruent Family Collaboration and Systemic Integration

This component captures the ecological interface between the educational microsystem and the family mesosystem. It measures the degree to which educators seek out, incorporate, and honor familial knowledge, ethnic socialization methods, cultural values, and parental expectations regarding conflict resolution and anti-bias identity defense, thereby establishing bi-directional cultural congruence between home and school.

Theoretical Framework

The conceptual foundation of the AMCAP rests upon the intersection of four major theoretical frameworks in developmental psychology and educational sociology: Anti-Bias Education Theory, Banks’ Multidimensional Multicultural Framework, Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, and Social Cognitive and Racial Identity Development Theory.

Anti-Bias Education Theory

The primary conceptual architecture of the instrument is derived from the pioneering work of Louise Derman-Sparks and the A.B.C. Task Force (1989), which articulated the foundational paradigm of anti-bias curriculum. Derman-Sparks posited that passive multicultural exposure is insufficient to dismantle systemic racism and prejudice; children as young as two to three years old demonstrate developmental “pre-prejudice”—misconceptions, awkward evaluations, and affective reactions based on societal stereotypes and physical cues. The anti-bias paradigm establishes four core developmental goals:

  1. Fostering each child’s self-identity and group cultural identity;
  2. Cultivating comfortable, empathetic, and knowledgeable interactions with people from diverse backgrounds;
  3. Developing critical thinking about bias and systemic unfairness;
  4. Cultivating the capacity and courage to stand up for oneself and others in the face of discriminatory behavior.

The AMCAP directly maps these four developmental mandates into observable classroom metrics.

Banks’ Dimensions of Multicultural Education

The instrument incorporates James A. Banks’ (1993, 1995) conceptualization of multicultural education, specifically moving beyond content integration (the simple inclusion of cultural facts) toward knowledge construction, prejudice reduction, equity pedagogy, and an empowering school culture. The AMCAP operationalizes equity pedagogy by measuring how teachers modify their communicative reflections, instructional styles, and collaborative grouping strategies to facilitate the cognitive and emotional growth of all children regardless of demographic background.

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory

Urie Bronfenbrenner’s (1979) ecological systems theory informs the scale’s systemic perspective on child development. The classroom represents an immediate microsystem where proximal processes occur through continuous physical, symbolic, and interpersonal interactions. The AMCAP measures not only child-to-child and teacher-to-child microsystem interactions but also explicitly appraises the mesosystemic linkages connecting the school microsystem with the family microsystem (e.g., gathering and integrating family socialization methods and anti-bias defense values).

Social Cognitive and Racial Identity Theory

The scale integrates social learning principles (Bandura, 1986) and social-cognitive developmental perspectives on prejudice acquisition (Aboud, 1988). Bandura’s theory emphasizes the crucial role of teacher modeling: educators who actively model non-discriminatory language, non-sexist vocational terminology (e.g., “firefighter”, “police officer”), and proactive intervention against exclusion serve as primary behavioral models for young children. Concurrently, Aboud’s developmental theory demonstrates that young children transition from perceptual categorization to cognitive conceptualization; without explicit teacher mediation, children readily assimilate environmental biases. The AMCAP focuses heavily on the teacher’s immediate, verbal mediation of children’s perceptual curiosity and social misconceptions.

Validity

Empirical evaluation of the AMCAP and its revised iteration (AMCAP-R) demonstrates comprehensive validity across multiple psychometric paradigms, establishing its utility as an objective measurement instrument (Samuels, 1993, 1994).

Content and Face Validity

Content validity was established during instrument development through an exhaustive review of early childhood education standards, anti-bias guidelines, and multicultural pedagogical literature. A panel of subject matter experts—comprising university professors in child development, early childhood curriculum directors, and anti-bias educational consultants—evaluated an initial pool of behavioral statements. Items were assessed for theoretical alignment, developmental appropriateness for early childhood populations, observable clarity, and freedom from ambiguity. Items failing to achieve an inter-rater agreement of 85% or higher regarding their alignment with multicultural/anti-bias dimensions were removed or iteratively revised, ensuring high face and content validity.

Construct and Structural Validity

Construct validity has been verified through both correlational and experimental paradigms. In doctoral research studies (Samuels, 1994), scores on the AMCAP correlated significantly with teachers’ formal educational background, specialized training in multicultural education, and performance on established measures of racial attitudes and pedagogical philosophy. Significant positive correlations were observed between the AMCAP total scores and validated scales measuring teacher efficacy in inclusive classrooms. Furthermore, structural validity was confirmed by examining the multi-trait matrix across the three rating axes: teachers’ perceived importance ratings correlated moderately with observed presence scores, while revealing meaningful variances that prevent simple common-method bias or halo effects.

Discriminant and Convergent Validity

Discriminant validity was established by comparing AMCAP scores across classrooms exhibiting starkly different instructional philosophies. The AMCAP successfully discriminated between early childhood programs characterized by traditional, culturally encapsulated instructional practices and those intentionally practicing anti-bias curricula. AMCAP scores demonstrated minimal correlation with general classroom structural variables (such as room physical square footage or adult-to-child ratios), confirming that the instrument captures specific curricular and relational quality rather than general institutional wealth or basic regulatory compliance.

Reliability

The AMCAP exhibits strong reliability metrics across classical test theory indices, including internal consistency, inter-rater reliability, and stability over time.

Internal Consistency

In empirical field testing involving early childhood classrooms and educators (Samuels, 1993, 1994), the original 46-item AMCAP demonstrated exceptional overall internal consistency reliability. For the total scale, Cronbach’s alpha coefficients consistently exceeded .90, with observed values typically ranging between α = .92 and .96 depending on whether the scale was scored across observed behaviors or teacher importance dimensions. Individual sub-dimensions demonstrated high to moderate internal consistency, with alpha coefficients ranging from .78 to .89. In the revised 27-item instrument (AMCAP-R), item-total correlation analysis eliminated redundant and psychometrically unstable items, preserving high internal consistency with an overall Cronbach’s alpha of α = .91.

Inter-Rater Reliability

Because the AMCAP is fundamentally an observational assessment tool, inter-rater reliability is vital. In validation studies employing dual independent raters conducting simultaneous classroom observations, percentage agreement across items ranged from 82% to 94%. Inter-rater reliability evaluated through Cohen’s kappa (κ) yielded values between .76 and .88, indicating substantial to almost perfect inter-observer agreement following standardized observer training protocols.

Test-Retest Stability

When evaluated across stable educational settings over a two- to four-week interval without targeted professional development interventions, teacher self-ratings on the importance and skill dimensions exhibited strong stability, with test-retest correlation coefficients ranging between r = .81 and .87 (p < .001). Observational presence scores similarly demonstrated high environmental consistency across routine classroom activities.

Factor Analysis

To determine the internal latent dimensionality of the instrument, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and subsequent confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) procedures were conducted on teacher assessment and observational datasets (Samuels, 1993, 1994).

Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)

Principal component analyses followed by orthogonal (Varimax) and oblique (Promax) rotations were applied to the initial item matrix. Examination of scree plots, eigenvalues (> 1.0), and interpretability criteria identified a clear multi-factor structure. Across initial factor extractions, four dominant latent factors accounted for approximately 52% to 61% of the total shared variance:

  • Factor 1: Proactive Intervention and Critical Bias Awareness (items focusing on addressing stereotypes, clarifying misconceptions about disabilities and race, and redirecting discriminatory conduct; factor loadings: .54 to .83).
  • Factor 2: Environmental and Curricular Diversity (items addressing diverse physical materials, multi-ethnic representation in games/toys, books, and musical components; factor loadings: .49 to .78).
  • Factor 3: Individual Identity Affirmation and Empathy Modeling (items emphasizing pride in family/culture, personal validation without social comparison, and emotional modeling; factor loadings: .51 to .76).
  • Factor 4: Family Collaboration and Home-School Integration (items capturing the gathering of cultural socialization data, parental guidance on bias management, and curriculum co-construction; factor loadings: .60 to .85).

Refinement into the AMCAP-R (27 Items)

During psychometric refinement, items exhibiting cross-loadings greater than .35 on multiple factors, low communalities (< .30), or limited observational variance were systematically pruned or re-specified. This empirical distillation produced the 27-item revised version (AMCAP-R). Confirmatory factor analysis of the revised structure indicated excellent goodness-of-fit indices across educational samples, yielding a Comparative Fit Index (CFI) > .92, a Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI) > .90, and a Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) ≤ .058, confirming that the condensed scale preserves structural integrity while significantly reducing observer burden.

Instrument / Measurement Tool

The Antibias and Multicultural Curriculum Assessment Profile is structured as a dual-methodology instrument combining direct behavioral classroom observation with educator self-assessment. Evaluators may administer the original comprehensive 46-item profile or the psychometrically condensed 27-item revised profile (AMCAP-R).

Structural Design and Rating Grid

Unlike standard unidimensional instruments, each item on the AMCAP is evaluated across three concurrent dimensions:

  • Test Type: Observational rating scale / Teacher self-reflective assessment profile.
  • Target Population: Early childhood education classrooms, preschools, kindergartens, primary grade environments, teacher trainees, and in-service educators.
  • Item Count: 46 items in the full original AMCAP; 27 items in the refined AMCAP-R.
  • Observation Response Scale (Classroom Practice):
    • 0 = Absent (Behavior/condition not observed during the assessment window)
    • 1 = Present (Behavior/condition clearly demonstrated or physically evidenced)
  • Importance Response Scale (Teacher Beliefs):
    • 1 = Low Importance
    • 2 = Some Importance
    • 3 = Moderate Importance
    • 4 = High Importance
  • Skill Level Response Scale (Perceived Competence):
    • 1 = Low Skill
    • 2 = Some Skill
    • 3 = Moderate Skill
    • 4 = High Skill

Administration and Scoring Procedures

Trained observers typically conduct continuous naturalistic observations in the classroom over a minimum duration of two to four instructional hours spanning free play, circle time, instructional centers, and mealtime. The observer evaluates physical artifacts, educator-child verbal exchanges, peer interactions, and curriculum displays. Following the observational session, teachers complete the parallel self-rating evaluating their subjective appraisal of the importance and self-perceived skill level for each item.

Scoring protocols yield four primary analytic metrics:

  • Total Observed Implementation Score: The sum of all Present ratings (Σ Observation), reflecting total environmental anti-bias execution (range: 0–46 for AMCAP; 0–27 for AMCAP-R).
  • Mean Importance Score: The arithmetic average of ratings on the Importance axis (range: 1.00–4.00), indexing philosophical commitment.
  • Mean Skill Level Score: The arithmetic average of ratings on the Skill Level axis (range: 1.00–4.00), indexing pedagogical self-efficacy.
  • Congruence / Discrepancy Index: Mathematical difference scores computed between standardized belief scores (Importance) and actual practice scores (Observation), identifying zones of cognitive dissonance or institutional constraint.

Permissions & Fee and Test Year

The Antibias and Multicultural Curriculum Assessment Profile was developed between 1993 and 1994 by Dr. Valerie Jarvis Samuels at Iowa State University. The original psychometric instrumentation and validation analyses were published in Dr. Samuels’ doctoral dissertation, entitled “Teacher beliefs and classroom practices regarding a curriculum that is multicultural and antibias” (Samuels, 1994), and deposited within the academic repository of Iowa State University.

The instrument is considered an open academic psychometric instrument available for scholarly research, educational program evaluation, non-commercial dissertations, and professional educator training. Researchers and clinical supervisors wishing to utilize the instrument in formal investigations or administrative assessments are required to cite the primary source (Samuels, 1993, 1994) in all resulting publications, reports, and presentations. Commercial publishing, digital redistribution behind paywalls, or integration into fee-for-service evaluation software requires direct authorization from the copyright holder or representative academic institution.

References

  • Aboud, F. (1988). Children and prejudice. Basil Blackwell. https://archive.org/details/childrenprejudic0000abou
  • Bandura, A. (1986). Social foundations of thought and action: A social cognitive theory. Prentice-Hall.
  • Banks, J. A. (1993). Multicultural education: Characteristics and goals. In J. A. Banks & C. A. M. Banks (Eds.), Multicultural education: Issues and perspectives (2nd ed., pp. 1–28). Allyn and Bacon.
  • Banks, J. A. (1995). Multicultural education: Historical development, dimensions, and practice. In J. A. Banks & C. A. M. Banks (Eds.), Handbook of research on multicultural education (pp. 3–24). Macmillan.
  • Bronfenbrenner, U. (1979). The ecology of human development: Experiments by nature and design. Harvard University Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv2607144
  • Derman-Sparks, L., & the A.B.C. Task Force. (1989). Anti-bias curriculum: Tools for empowering young children. National Association for the Education of Young Children. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED305135
  • Samuels, V. J. (1993). Antibias and Multicultural Curriculum Assessment Profile (AMCAP). Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University.
  • Samuels, V. J. (1994). Teacher beliefs and classroom practices regarding a curriculum that is multicultural and antibias (Publication No. 11317) [Doctoral dissertation, Iowa State University]. Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/rtd/11317

13. Items of the Scale (Questionnaire)

Below are the authentic scale items in their original language as published in the standard psychometric validation studies, without modification or translation to preserve instrument validity and reliability:
1

Helps each child build pride in his/her self‚ family and culture.
2

Encourages each child's understanding of themself as an individual and in relation to others.
3

Provides a physical environment that authentically reflects and supports each child's cultural‚ racial and/or ethnicidentity‚ physical ableness‚ and family lifestyle (e.g.‚materials such as puzzles‚ paintings‚ music‚ pictures‚books‚ dolls‚ etc.).
4

Recognizes each child's individual strengths and unique ch‎aracteristics regardless of race‚ ethnicity‚ culture‚ sex‚mental or physical ableness.
5

Avoids making comparisons among and between children.
6

Helps each child to accept‚ respect‚ and appreciate his/her own and others' unique strengths.
7

Helps each child understand‚ accept‚ appreciate‚ and respect individual and others' similarities and differences (e.g.‚ physical ch‎aracteristics‚ including skin‚ eye‚ and hair color‚ physical ability‚ gender‚ culture‚ ethnicity‚ family lifestyles‚ etc.).
8

Accepts and respects each child as an individual; that is‚ recognizing what each child values and holds dear.
9

Incorporates each child's cultural and/or ethnic background into curriculum planning (e.g.‚ uses songs and games from various cultures‚ dramatizes stories from various cultural origins represented in the classroom‚ etc.).
10

Gathers and appropriately incorporates information from families into the curriculum about what they want their children to know about the various aspects of their cultural and/or ethnic individual and group identity.
11

Encourages free discussion and communication among and between children and adults about diversity (e.g.‚ uses open-ended questions such as "What do you think …?‚ etc.).
12

Encourages children to respect others' rights (e.g.‚ uses words such as "Anyone can play in the block center"‚ etc.).
13

Provides experiences that encourage positive cooperative interactions among racial/ethnic‚ gender‚ and abilitygroups‚ including special needs children.
14

Provides activities and materials that encourage appropriate and positive interaction between gender groups
15

Provides experiences that encourages the development of positive and supportive relationships among racial‚ ethnic‚gender‚ and ability groups‚ including special needs children.
16

Utilizes a variety (at least 3 different types each) of diverse and bias-free activities and materials (e.g.‚ varied ethnic‚ racial‚ gender‚ and special needs representation in pictures‚ books‚ toys such as dolls‚ puzzles‚ games‚ etc.).Models and encourages nondiscriminatory behavior.
17

Encourages development and expression of empathy (understanding others' feelings) among and between children and adults (e.g.‚ uses words such as "John‚ you hurt Emilo feelings when you said he has an ugly name"‚ etc.).
18

Encourages development and expression of altruism (helping others) among and between children and adults.
19

Helps children feel accepted in the classroom culture (e.g.‚ serves meals that reflect foods acceptable in represented cultures‚ etc.).
20

Helps children to express themselves in a manner socially acceptable within the classroom culture. (Please note: social expression is culturally determined.)
21

Gathers and appropriately uses information from families about their cultural and/or ethnic socialization values and methods.
22

Discusses and explores various languages people use to communicate (e.g.‚ English‚ Spanish‚ American Sign Language‚ etc.).
23

Engages children in critical thinking and questioning about stereotypes (unfair and untrue images).
24

Engages children in critical thinking about unfair or hurtful behaviors (e.g.‚ teasing‚ name calling‚ discrimination‚ bias‚ etc.).
25

Provides age-appropriate activities and experiences that encourage children's exploration and curiosity of their owndirect experiences of Inviting community members to share aspects of their culture‚ etc
26

Builds upon what children already know about human similarities and differences (e.g.‚ sex‚ hair‚ eye‚ and skincolor‚ etc.) and preferences (likes and dislikes).
27

Introduces developmentally appropriate multicultural and antibias concepts children can understand (e.g.‚ everyone is capable‚ everyone deserves respect‚ people are similar and different‚ culture comes from parents and families‚ etc.).
28

Responds appropriately and immediately (that is‚ answers or explores) to children's curiosity and/or questioning about cultural‚ ethnic‚ sex‚ and/or ability similarities and differences‚ bias‚ discrimination‚ etc.
29

Responds to children In ways that extend their thinking about multicultural and antibias concepts.
30

Implements activities and techniques to help each child form an awareness and understanding of bias.
31

Engages children in developmentally appropriate discussions about topics relative to bias‚ prejudice‚culture‚ ethnicity‚ gender‚ and ability similarities and differences.
32

Communicates in a clear‚ direct‚ and understandable way with children about bias relative to cultural and/or ethnic similarities and differences.
33

Clarifies children's misconceptions about bias (e.g.‚ misconceptions such as believing if one sits in a wheelchair they will never walk again‚ being afraid of African Americans because they have funny hair‚ or distrusting Asians because they have different names‚ etc.).
34

Encourages children's curiosity and enthusiasm to learn about different cultural‚ ethnic‚ ability‚ gender‚ and special needs groups.
35

Capitalizes on opportunities to counteract biased thinking (e.g.‚ using words such as "some Indians use to live in teepees‚ but now Indians live in homes like you and I."‚ etc.).
36

Helps children develop ways to speak out against biased behavior toward self and others.
37

Seeks information from families about how they want their children to handle bias directed against them or others.
38

Facilitates children's verbal expression through reflections of their thoughts (e.g.‚ "It sounds like you …"‚ etc.).
39

Facilitates children's understanding through reflections of their and others' feelings (e.g.‚” You’re feeling really sad because Jamie called you 'brown skin'…"‚ etc.).
40

Models verbal language that helps children identify and describe their feelings (e.g.‚ “You’re mad because …‚ etc.).
41

Encourages problem-solving techniques in incidents such as teasing or being rejected from a group (e.g.‚ "Jose wants to play with you In the block center. If you two play together‚ what can you build?‚ etc.).
42

Models and encourages nonbiased behaviors (e.g.‚ suggests both sexes try cooking or a woodworking project‚ etc.).
43

Models and encourages nonbiased language (e.g.‚ police officer‚ firefighter‚ as well as ethnic or cultural terms such as Native American‚ etc.).
44

Models and encourages nondiscriminatory behavior (e.g.‚ interacts with all children‚ etc.).
45

Models and encourages nondiscriminatory language (e.g.‚ refrains from referring to cultural or ethnic groups as "those people"‚ etc.).
46

Redirects children's inappropriate and/or unacceptable biased behavior toward themselves and others.
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