The document outlines requirements for a discussion on microaggressions, emphasizing the need to understand their definition and significance in interpersonal interactions and media. It encourages participants to reflect on their experiences and observations related to microaggressions over the past week, highlighting their impact on prejudice and discrimination. Additionally, it stresses the importance of sensitivity and awareness, especially for professionals in early childhood education.

1. Requirements : apa format double space and 12 font,
references:Please follow directions to the fullest, answer each
as directed: First make sure you define the word "
microagressions" and understand the true definition.
Microagressions "happen outside the level of awareness of well-
intentioned individuals" (Wing Sue, 2007).
Last week you took part in a Discussion in which you shared
your personal definitions and experiences with microagressions.
You were asked to spend the next week listening for and being
sensitive to microagressions taking place in the interactions of
people around you and in the media. In preparation for this
week's Discussion, consider:
What have you learned about prejudice, stereotypes,
discrimination and microaggressions
Why discussions need to be supported and fostered by
sensitivity and respect
What you noticed this past week with regard to microagressions
during first-hand experiences, interactions you observed, and
examples you noticed in the media
By Day 3
:
Post
your thoughts with regard to
two
of the following:
Examples of microagressions that you noticed this past week
and your response or possible responses

2. How tuning in to people's interactions and the media broadened
and deepened your awareness of and sensitivity to
microagressions, discrimination, prejudice, and stereotypes
Why it is vital that professionals in the early childhood field
understand and be sensitive to the power of microagressions
Your thoughts with regard to Dr. Wing Sue's statements that one
of the "dangers" of microagressions is the perception that they
cause minimal harm
Required Resources
Course Text
:
Ramsey, P.
G. (2015).
Teaching and learning in a diverse world: Multicultural
education for young children
(4
th
ed.). New York: Teachers College Press.
Chapter 6,
"The Context of Culture and the Natural Environment" (pp. 107-
118, up to "Learning About and Challenging What Children
Know, Think, and Feel about the Natural Environment")