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Assignment 4: Cultivating a More Equitable Early Childhood
Classroom
Due Sunday by 11:59pm Points 10
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Cultivating a More Equitable Early Childhood Classroom
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to explore and reflect on issues related to diversity, equity and
inclusion.
Directions:
Read the following article, Beware of Equity Traps and Tropes, (
leadership/mar21/vol78/num06/Beware-of-Equity-Traps-and-Tropes.aspx) that examines how equity implementation
can sometimes get in the way of meaningful efforts.
Reflect, evaluate and respond to the following questions. Make sure to include references to the module readings
and/or video when supporting your answers.
1. Which equity traps and tropes sound or feel familiar to you? Why?
2. What could you do to create a more equitable learning environment for all young children and their families?
Your response needs to consider and address:
Diverse cultures
English language learners
Children with special needs
3. Your written response should be between 1-2 pages and include references to this week’s readings and videos
and be uploaded to the assignment.
Total Points: 10
Criteria Ratings Pts
7 pts
3 pts
Knowledge &
Understanding
7 to >6.0 pts
Exemplary
Displays thorough
knowledge of topic.
Supports understanding
with the integration of
relevant material.
6 to >5.0 pts
Accomplished
Displays general
knowledge of topic.
Supports understanding
with integration of some
relevant material.
5 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Displays minimal
knowledge of topic.
May or may not
include supporting
relevant material.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Displays little to no
knowledge of
understanding the
topic.
Completeness 3 to >2.0 pts
Exemplary
All details of the
assignment are
included
2 to >1.0 pts
Accomplished
Most details of the
assignment are
included
1 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Contains many gaps
in assignment details.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
None of the assignment
details are included.