EDU 146 Multicultural Book Assignment Instructions
Introduction to the Assignment
Multiculturalism in the classroom setting may be a challenge for the practitioner of Early Education. As the population becomes more diverse in child care settings, integrating multicultural activities reflect culturally appropriate practices ( CAP) for young children. This assignment enhances your knowledge of effectively approaching, utilizing, and analyzing positive, multicultural literature experiences in the class.
Assignment
Choose and read 10 children’s books appropriate for children that display positive multicultural issues and images.
Complete a one page report on each book that includes the following:
1. Author’s name and title of the book
2. A description of the multicultural issue in the book, and the positive attributes of the characters in
the story
3. State how you would use this story to integrate the story ideas, materials, and characters into
actual classroom learning centers. What will you teach the children?
4. In conclusion, describe the benefits of multicultural learning and how you as a Early Childhood
practitioner would advocate for this type of learning in all child care settings.