Select the assignments which you will have in this course.

All the ways in which people are different, including individual, group, and cultural differences. 

INSTRUCTIONS: Please choose and answer ONE of the following short answer questions. Your answer must meet the following requirements: Your answer must be written in full sentences with proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Do not use bullet points, slang, or informal writing. You need to provide enough detail to show you know what you are talking about – one sentence or a nonspecific general statement will not suffice. Your answer should be at least 250 words in length. You must answer every part of the question. Read your chosen prompt carefully and ensure you answer all parts! Your answer must be your own words. Do not copy and paste from the internet, the PowerPoints, or the textbook. Do not use an AI generator (such as ChatGPT) for your answer. QUESTION OPTIONS: List three of the five diversity myths. Explain why each is a myth and how we can avoid falling victim to each myth.  When trying to overcome diversity barriers, your textbook describes 11 strategies. Name and explain just three of these strategies, then add one of your own!  Recall the concept of Contact Theory. Define and explain Contact Theory in your own words. Then give three clear ways we can utilize Contact Theory in elementary schools to help create more understanding children.  GRADING: Meets all requirements (length, proper format, grammar, uses your own words, etc.): 10 points possible Content (answers all parts of the question, explains properly, etc.): 20 points possible

Language is vital for the transmission and preservation of culture.

The ability to influence others and bring about change. 

Sociocultural Theory is a perspective that focuses on the social and cultural context of one’s thoughts and actions.

Leadership reflects what someone is doing rather than his/her position.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please choose and answer ONE of the following short answer questions. Your answer must meet the following requirements: Your answer must be written in full sentences with proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Do not use bullet points, slang, or informal writing. You need to provide enough detail to show you know what you are talking about – one sentence or a nonspecific general statement will not suffice. Your answer should be at least 250 words in length. You must answer every part of the question. Read your chosen prompt carefully and ensure you answer all parts! Your answer must be your own words. Do not copy and paste from the internet, the PowerPoints, or the textbook. Do not use an AI generator (such as ChatGPT) for your answer. QUESTION OPTIONS: Leadership is a huge piece of working in groups. Please define good leadership in your own words and provide an example of such a leader that you have experienced in your own life. Your textbook provided 10 proven strategies for building high performing teams. List three of these strategies and give examples for each of how you have seen them work in your own life.  This course ended with Dr. Pinker’s plea to not give up on progress and see the positives. After learning all you have this semester, do you feel more positive about the future or more negative? Explain why and use at least three real world examples.  GRADING: Meets all requirements (length, proper format, grammar, uses your own words, etc.): 10 points possible Content (answers all parts of the question, explains properly, etc.): 20 points possible

The video viewed in class about Susan Boyle in which the judges prejudged her and misjudged her highlighted the idea of

Which of the following is NOT a diversity skill discussed in your textbook?