GreeceCSD Racial Identity in Young Children Hidden

GreeceCSD

Focuses on developing a positive racial identity in young children & expose children to texts with strong characters of diverse backgrounds. This badge earns 1 PL/CTLE hour.

Required Evidence

Positive Racial Identity in Early Education

[1] Watch the video, Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education: Understanding PRIDE in Pittsburgh [2] As evidence and according to the video, describe why it is important to talk about race and identity with young children. More Info

Race and Racism in the Classroom

[1] Read the article, Becoming Upended: Teaching and Learning about Race and Racism with Young Children and Their Families [2] As evidence, select a particular part or quote from the article that resonated with you and tell why. More Info

Choosing Books for Our Students

[1] Watch the video,11-year-old Holds Book Drive for Stories about Black Girls [2] As evidence, describe how providing books featuring people of color, who are central to the story and seen in a positive light, can help all children develop a positive view of themselves and other children. More Info

Evaluating Texts

[1] Review the Reading Diversity Checklist [2] As evidence, describe how a checklist such as the Reading Diversity Checklist can help you evaluate the books you share with children. More Info

Reflect on Your Learning

After reviewing all of these resources and activities, describe what you have learned about the importance of helping children to form a positive racial identity and what you might still be wondering about. More Info

Badge Overview

***Badges for 24-25 PL hours will need to be completed and will be closed for processing PL credit on June 1. Badges will open 7/1 for 25-26.***

Links Needed for Badge: 

Positive Racial Identity in Early Education
Video: Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education: Understanding PRIDE in Pittsburgh 

Race and Racism in the Classroom
Article: Becoming Upended: Teaching and Learning about Race and Racism with Young Children and Their Families https://bit.ly/BecomingUpended

Choosing Books for Our Students
Video:11-year-old Holds Book Drive for Stories about Black Girls 

Evaluating Texts
Activity: Reading Diversity Checklist https://bit.ly/ReadingDiversityChecklist

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