Throughout this course, you have completed journal entries that were both introspective and autobiographical in nature. Reread your entries for Weeks 1–4. Reflect on how well you were able to describe who you are and the ways that you are growing with respect to your understanding of race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic diversity, and abilities and disabilities.
Your fifth and final journal entry asks you to reflect on the personal and professional insights you have gained throughout the course and respond to at least
two
of the following questions:
How will this greater awareness of yourself and your strengths, challenges, and comfort levels influence your life and help you relate to and work with children and families of all backgrounds, cultures, influences, preferences, and readiness levels?
What kinds of professional development will you seek to help you continue to grow in your personal and professional knowledge of issues related to race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, culture, language, and abilities and disabilities?
What considerations will you need to keep in mind during your ongoing quest to understand children as unique individuals and foster not only their healthy development but also take an active part in creating caring, responsive, and collaborative communities in your future professional setting?
Assignment length: 1–2 pages
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1. Throughout this course, you have completed journal entries that
were both introspective and autobiographical in nature. Reread
your entries for Weeks 1–4. Reflect on how well you were able
to describe who you are and the ways that you are growing with
respect to your understanding of race, social class, gender,
sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic diversity, and abilities
and disabilities.
Your fifth and final journal entry asks you to reflect on the
personal and professional insights you have gained throughout
the course and respond to at least
two
of the following questions:
How will this greater awareness of yourself and your strengths,
challenges, and comfort levels influence your life and help you
relate to and work with children and families of all
backgrounds, cultures, influences, preferences, and readiness
levels?
What kinds of professional development will you seek to help
you continue to grow in your personal and professional
knowledge of issues related to race, social class, gender, sexual
orientation, culture, language, and abilities and disabilities?
What considerations will you need to keep in mind during your
ongoing quest to understand children as unique individuals and
foster not only their healthy development but also take an active
part in creating caring, responsive, and collaborative
communities in your future professional setting?
Assignment length: 1–2 pages
