Child Development 42- Teaching in a Diverse Society
Individual Project
The Individual Project is a culmination of your class experience.
Think about the topics we have covered in class.
-Or perhaps a topic related to the class that really interests you.
(It must be connected to Anti-Bias Education for children and/or adults)
Choose a topic you are passionate about. Be Creative.
Write a 4 page (minimum) paper. Include the following:
1. A key Topic of your interest
2. Why this interests you.
3. Issues related to the topic. Why is this topic important?
4. What are some ways you can help raise awareness in others regarding this topic.
5. Reflection/Conclusion
-Your paper must be typed and printed in black ink.
-Double Spaced
-Be prepared to present your findings to the class on the due date.
-Create a power point presentation describing your individual project
(4-5 slides)
-Know the material you are presenting.
-Use index cards if needed to help during your presentation.
Good Luck!
Child Development 42- Teaching in a Diverse Society
Individual Project: Grading Rubric/Point Distribution
Exemplary
Includes all
components
-Explain Key Topic
Acceptable
Includes most
components
-Explain Key Topic
-Why this interests you
-Issues related to the topic
-Raising Awareness
-Reflection/Conclusion
-Why this interests you
-Issues related to the topic
-Raising Awareness
-Reflection/Conclusion
Spelling/Grammar
There are no errors
Length of Assignment
Assignment is over 4
pages
Very well organized;
PowerPoint
There are one or two
errors
Assignment is 4 full
pages in length
Well organized;
W/ PowerPoint
Content
Oral Presentation
Needs Improvement
Includes 1 or no
components
There are major
spelling errors
Assignment is less than
4 pages in length
Not well organized;
No Visual Aid
 Student Name:_______________
 Date Submitted:_____________
____/5
 Key Topic:_________________
____/25 points
 Four page reflective essay:
____/25 points
 Raising awareness/Resources
____/25 points
 Sharing with the class-oral presentation: ____/20 points
PowerPoint Slides:
#1: Present and explain your Topic
#2: Issues/Challenges related to the topic
#3: Raising Awareness.
Example: List Local Organizations that help people overcome challenges
related to the topic.
Notes: