Q Checklist for Signature Assignment EDEC 270 ___Your name and date ___A title that is not just the name of the assignment The following headings/content: ___Introduction ___Get our attention ___State and cite the main developmental theory (dev. Niche, family systems, OR ecological) ___State and cite the main social justice and diversity theories—a simple mention is enough ___Mention of the NAEYC standards you will be referring to in the paper (2a, 2b, 2c, 4a) ___Understanding of Theory and Practice from the Course ___What you learned from the course about cultural differences (in context of your positionality) ___What you learned from the course about approaching and understanding bias in context of your positionality) ___What you learned from the course about theories related to bias in context of your positionality ___Intro, description, and analysis of Organization ___Subheading: Overview and demographics ___A description of the organization ___Description of community demographics and characteristics of this organization ___Subheading: Analysis ___Application of the theoretical framework of the developmental theory and how it relates to the organization ___Application of the theories of social justice and diversity and how they relate to the organization ___[Body section 3] with a title of your choice ___Identify services the organization provides based on what you have learned in this course (including and based on ideas about diversity, serving diverse families, bias, etc) ___Identify limitations of what the organization provides based on what you have learned in this course (including ideas about diversity, serving diverse families, bias) ___Describe what you think the organization should do and how it should move forward to better serve diverse families (use at least 1 of the diversity- or social- justice related theories or ideas from the course) ___Refer to 4 NAEYC standards in relationship to the organization (2a, 2b, 2c, 4a) ___Conclusion ___ Here you can talk about how what you have learned from this course will help you involve families and communities in young children’s development in your chosen career path. You should have at least 1 reference to course materials here. ___References Throughout your paper, do you? Critical thinking ___Consider multiple points of view ___Use evidence or established theories to justify statements and conclusions ___Identify assumptions ___Question generalized statements and values using a clear rationale ___Consider pros and cons ___Consider implications and consequences ___Consider the critical implications of the social justice theories you use Professional writing ___Organize your writing ___Use spelling and grammatical conventions ___Use citations in APA style. ___Choose your words carefully ___Explain concepts completely and provide examples ___use headings/subheadings ___Include 4 references to course texts/materials, at least 3 of which are paraphrased NAEYC standard 2a ___Thoughtfully integrate course material about knowing and understanding diverse family and community characteristics ___Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of diverse family characteristics ___draw on course material related to diverse family characteristics ___Emphasize the ways in which families vary, offering broad perspectives and theoretical approaches ___Emphasize the ways in which families vary, offering specific, in-depth examples ___ Consider social justice and diversity theories related to understanding diverse family and community characteristics NAEYC standard 2b ___Demonstrate awareness and understanding of general principles and approaches to support and engage families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships ___Explain optimal educational practices for partnerships between families, schools and communities by utilizing resources in course texts, lecture, discussion, and activities ___ Consider social justice and diversity theories related to engaging and supporting families through thoughtful and reciprocal relationships NAEYC standard 2c ___Demonstrate awareness of specific practical strategies and resources for involving families and communities in young children’s development and learning ___Support your writing with theory and evidence ___Provide specific program examples involving families and communities in young children’s optimal development ___ Consider social justice and diversity theories related to specific practical strategies and resources for involving families in young children’s development NAYECY standard 4a __Demonstrate understanding positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of work with young children and families __Support your writing with theory and evidence __Provide at least 2 specific strategies/practices in building positive relationships and supportive interactions with children and families ___ Consider social justice and diversity theories related to building positive relationships