Assignment
Students will reflect and identify their personal cultural identity. This reflection will help them understand an individual's cultural identity defines who he/she is. With that understand students can use a multicultural perspective to support children's cultural identity development.
Instructions: Write a 1 to 2 pages reflection paper to help create personal and cultural self-awareness. In it, be sure to address the following:
Part I: Reflect on the formation of your own cultural identity
1) Describe what your cultural identity is and who or what was instrumental in supporting the development of your cultural identity.
2) Include whether or not you encountered any issues or challenges in forming your cultural identity.
Part II: Reflect on the concept of personal culture
1) Discuss why it is important to be aware of your own cultural identity.
2) Explain how your experiences in developing your cultural identity can help you support identity development for a child in your care. For example, if you encountered challenges in developing your cultural identity, your experience can help you to be sensitive to the challenges children are experiencing in developing their own cultural identity.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.