How is SUBE sensitive to the connection between language and culture?
In the curriculum, the music video were created with rhythms from different countries in Latin America; salsa, merengue, ranchera etc. Each month a different country/style of music is introduced providing an opportunity to demonstrate how music varies with the culture. We provide trainings and consultations that encourage learning strategies that develop appreciation of linguistic and cultural variances. For example, when you ask an American child the color of a banana they will say yellow. In Latin America they may say red, purple, green etc. Accepting these answers and using them as an opportunity to talk about differences demonstrates sensitivity to language and culture. Honoring these cultural differences builds self esteem in children of diverse backgrounds.
