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- In your own words, rewrite/summarize the four core propositions that form the foundation for this course.
- Articulate at least one insight that you gained with regard to each of the four core propositions, and explain ways in which your current thinking about these propositions has changed from the beginning of the course.
- Choose four of the “isms” and demonstrate your understanding of the nature of these “isms” by creating and writing four brief scenarios in which people interact with each other. (These interactions can be between children, adults and children, or between adults; include verbal and non-verbal interaction; and expressions of microaggressions and/or bias and/or prejudice. Be sure to indicate in the title of each scenario which “ism” each of the four scenarios represents.)
- Discuss in what ways the study of the eight “isms” (racism, classism, ableism, and religion-ism; sexism, heterosexism, LGBT-ism, and ageism) has informed and influenced your professional life as it relates to promoting and advancing the well-being of young children and their families.
- Explain why it is vital that early childhood professionals understand the nature of privilege and oppression.
- Articulate at least one consequence of this understanding related to your career as an early childhood.
- Choose three examples from the video “Diversity and Equity Work: Lessons Learned” that demonstrate ways in which a “lesson learned” turned into a motivator for doing diversity work.
- Explain in what tangible ways children and families will most likely benefit from your work with them related to “lessons” you have learned.
- Respond to a colleague’s query: What does it mean to have a deep understanding of diversity, equity, and social justice? Support your response by citing resources from throughout the course.
- Explain what assumptions, if any, have been dispelled due to your work in this course.
