Tokenism is the act of making a small minimal effort towards something. It gives the connotation of requirement.
Inclusion is not just what you do, but also the spirit behind what you do and how and why you do it. (Sims, 2009)
So if educators display posters, artefacts, art works, flags and signs with multicultural perspectives, but lacks cultural competence attitudes, then they display tokenism. (Cultural Connections Booklet, p 51)
To avoid tokenism is to first considers my own personal views, attitudes and judgements. Every child, parent or staff member should feel welcome and included, that they belong and can just ‘be’. Educators should teach and promote cultural diversity and use inclusive practices. Teach children the different
Inclusion is not just what you do, but also the spirit behind what you do and how and why you do it. (Sims, 2009)
So if educators display posters, artefacts, art works, flags and signs with multicultural perspectives, but lacks cultural competence attitudes, then they display tokenism. (Cultural Connections Booklet, p 51)
To avoid tokenism is to first considers my own personal views, attitudes and judgements. Every child, parent or staff member should feel welcome and included, that they belong and can just ‘be’. Educators should teach and promote cultural diversity and use inclusive practices. Teach children the different