After learning about elements of diversity and community in this module, you will now be reflecting on their importance in Early Childhood Education and how you will consider incorporating these as an educator.

Key Area of Practice for Module 03: Diversity and Community

Reflect on what you have learned about Diversity and Community and their importance in Early Childhood Education.

Reflect on how you would celebrate diversity and promote a sense of community after reflecting on what you observed in the assigned videos for this assignment. Be prepared to explain how the activities you observed support best practices as described in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct included in this module, and why.

To complete this assignment, first watch both of the videos listed below.

Next, answer the following questions. In your written responses, be sure to use complete sentences as well as proper punctuation and grammar.

1 – Reflect on this module’s key area of practice. Share specific examples of what this looked like in the videos.

Watch the videos and note the dual language dynamics. Watch the videos a second time, and reflect on how the dual language learner (DLL) is respected and encouraged in these emerging language experiences.

2 – Share an example of how you plan to use this key area of practice in your work with young children and families.

How do your examples and ideas uphold DAP in your work as an educator?

3 – Briefly share one “a-ha” moment or a key take-away from the videos.

Download the template containing these questions below. Be sure to rename the downloaded template with the current module number so you don’t overwrite an assignment from previous modules.