How can communication in educational settings give all children opportunities to participate creatively? This micro-module explores how educators in settings characterized by diversity can facilitate inclusive communication guided by democratic values. In this course we will focus on possibilities and dilemmas in professional development in educational settings – primarily early childhood education.
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Cultural sensitivity, creativity and communication in Early Childhood Education and Care
Cultural sensitivity, creativity and communication in Early Childhood Education and Care
How to facilitate inclusive communcation guided by democratic values
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How can communication in educational settings give all children opportunities to participate creatively? This micro-module explores how educators in settings characterized by diversity can facilitate inclusive communication guided by democratic values. In this course we will focus on possibilities and dilemmas in professional development in educational settings – primarily early childhood education. Join us in collaborative workshops to explore diversity in different countries alongside fellow students and discuss how to foster culturally sensitive communication in educational context fundamental to young children.
The Team
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Anne Kristine Solberg Runestad
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Ove Bergersen
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- Study format
- Blended
- Application period
- 30 September 2025 – 4 January 2026
- Study period
- 16 February – 31 March 2026
- Credits
- 3 ECTS
- Hosting university
- University of Stavanger
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Acquire knowledge about intercultural competence in Early Childhood Education
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Acquire knowledge about diversity as a resource in Early Childhood Education
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Can facilitate inclusive and creative forms of communication and collaboration practices
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Motivate and support children´s involvement and meaning making in different communication contexts
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Meet and invite guardians and colleagues to participate with a sensitive and inclusive approach
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Can use knowledge identify possibilities and dilemmas in Early Childhood´s everyday lives
The candidate can use knowledge about cultural sensitivity, communication and creativity to be aware of possibilities and dilemmas in Early Childhood´s everyday lives
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Can formulate, reflect and discuss opportunities and dilemmas related to diversity
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Can solve dilemmas and develop possibilities with children and guardians in relevant EC arenas
Can use knowledge about cultural sensitivity, communication and creativity to develop possibilities and solve dilemmas in interaction with children and guardians at relevant Early Childhood arenas, and take care of their rights to participation.
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How can communication in educational settings give all children opportunities to participate creatively? This micro-module explores how educators in settings characterized by diversity can facilitate inclusive communication guided by democratic values. In this course we will focus on possibilities and dilemmas in professional development in educational settings – primarily early childhood education.
Hosting university
University of Stavanger
