ASSIGNMENT : Cultural Diversity

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar.

Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages in length; refer to the "Format Requirements" page for specific format requirements.

This assignment is comprised of two different parts that will show your learning of various course objectives from Lessons 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Part 1

Identify and discuss six values about life and success that you vividly recall learning from your family. For each, explain how the particular value is supported by or at odds with your current community setting; community setting may mean current family framework, school, job, peer group, etc. You will want to refer back to Lesson 1 and 2.

Part 2

To practice lesson planning, create an age appropriate activity for the early childhood aged student. Then, create a section of your lesson plan that describes three strategies that can be implemented to modify/adapt this lesson to meet the needs of dual language learners. Your lesson plan should include a learning objective (what the students will be able to do), materials, a step-by-step guide on how to complete the activity, and a description of the modifications/adaptations. You will want to refer back to Lesson 4.

ASSIGNMENT :  Cultural Diversity

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages in length; refer to the "Format Requirements" page for specific format requirements.

This assignment is comprised of two different parts that will show your learning of various course objectives from Lessons 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Part 1

Choose one of the following religions to research: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, or Hinduism. As you research, be prepared to identify and discuss the following concepts as each relates to the religion: traditions/celebrations, beliefs, and restrictions. Discuss how you may have to modify or adapt your classroom for a student of this specific religion. You will want to refer back to Lesson 5.

Part 2

To practice lesson planning, create an age appropriate activity for early childhood aged students based on three of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences. Your lesson plan should include a learning objective, materials, and a step-by-step guide on how to complete the activity, and identification of which Multiple Intelligences are being addressed. You will want to refer back to Lesson 8.