Lastly, write a rationale that describes your decision-making process and the de

Lastly, write a rationale that describes your decision-making process and the developmental appropriateness of your book. Explain, citing evidence, why you chose your particular topic and storyline. Describe explicitly how you utilized course content in the creation of your book. For example, how did you use knowledge of racial identity development to create your characters? Also clearly explain who the intended audience is and the purpose(s) of your book.
1 page (250 words) minimum
Course Matieral:
Describe race as a social construction.
Identify components of critical race theory and recognize current educational debates regarding the theory.
WEEK 2 | Development of Racial Awareness and Identity
Learning Objectives Addressed this Week:Describe ethnic-racial socialization practices in both home and child care/school environments and the implications on children’s development.
Examine the impact of personal experiences, family, race, gender and cultural biases on relationships and interactions with children and families.
WEEK 3 | Impacts of Racism on African American/Black Child Development
Learning Objectives Addressed this Week:Demonstrate an understanding of the causes of racism and how stereotyping helps perpetuate racism and other forms of discrimination
Demonstrate knowledge of the history of at least one group that has experienced racism and discrimination in the United States
Discuss the contributions to US society of at least one group that has experienced racism and how these contributions compare with or relate to the contributions made by other groups
WEEK 4 | Institutional Racism: Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Learning Objectives Addressed this Week:Define and give examples of how past and present institutional racism and discrimination advantage some people while disadvantaging others
WEEK 5 | Addressing Implicit Bias/ Embracing Anti-Bias Education
Learning Objectives Addressed this Week:Recognize and begin to analyze biases and prejudices within individuals, early childhood programs/schools, and communities
Apply knowledge and respect of children’s culture, family, and community through affirmation of anti-bias approaches to early childhood education
WEEK 6 | Culturally Responsive Teaching
Learning Objectives Addressed this Week:Describe ethnic-racial socialization practices in both home and child care/school environments and the implications on children’s development
Apply knowledge and respect of children’s culture, family, and community through affirmation of anti-bias approaches to early childhood education
Define and give examples of how past and present institutional racism and discrimination advantage some people while disadvantaging others
WEEK 7 | Critical Literacy
Learning Objectives Addressed this Week:Recognize and begin to analyze biases and prejudices within individuals, early childhood programs/schools, and communities
Discuss the contributions to US society of at least one group that has experienced racism and how these contributions compare with or relate to the contributions made by other groups
WEEK 8 | Moving from Anti-Bias to Anti-Racism
Learning Objectives Addressed this Week:Compare anti-bias education approaches to anti-racism in educational settings.
Evaluate and assess your own learning of critical course content.