The Importance of Selecting Culturally Responsive Literature for All Children
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this 2 hour course, participants will identify the importance of culturally responsive literature that represents the home cultures of families and children. Reflective learning opportunities will include how ethnic, cultural and special needs children's literature builds respect for the social context that children and families bring with them.
 
This course costs $22 per participant.
 
PREREQUISITES: 
There are no prerequisites required for completing this course.
 
HOURS BREAKDOWN:
0.2 IACET CEUs or 2 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development- 2
 
COURSE LOGISTICS, MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT:
This course is offered in-person and virtually. 
Virtual: A laptop, computer or tablet that includes a functional camera, microphone and headphones/speaker is required in order to complete this course virtually. A phone device is not acceptable. A Powerpoint Handout will be provided to each participant via email prior to their scheduled course.
In-Person: A Powerpoint Handout will be provided to each registered participant. Participants should bring a pen or pencil for note taking. 
The Instructor will utilize Powerpoint slides and speech to present the content material. A variety of videos, charts and tables may be utilized to demonstrate content ideas and concepts. 
 
LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be able to:
Identify the importance of cultural influences on development through culturally responsive literature for all children.  
Recognize the value and importance of People First Language.     
Identify the importance of families serving as the first and most influential component of a child’s development. 

 
LEARNER ASSESSMENT METHOD:
Participants' knowledge will be assessed through a Post-Assessment via Google Form and the Google Form link will be provided to each participant immediately following a course. The assessment will include multiple choice and/or matching questions to test comprehension. Upon successful completion and receiving a 75% or higher, participants will receive their certificate by email. 
 
CRITERIA FOR EARNING IACET CEUs:
Participants will be awarded their certificates when the following has been met:
Course has been paid in full.
Participants have attended the course from beginning to end.
Participants have completed the Post-Assessment, scoring a 75% or higher.