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Cultural Awareness and Mildred D. Taylor (ECE)
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Cultural Awareness and Mildred D. Taylor
This is a non-CEU Course. ** DEL MERIT Approved STARS **
$19.00
$19.00
Mobile Devices:
This course MAY be mobile friendly. However, because every device is different, we are unable to guarantee compatibility. Our student support staff is unable to provide technical support when students are attempting to use an iPad, tablet or cell phone to complete an online course. Use of an iPad, tablet, or cell phone is at your own risk.
This course MAY be mobile friendly. However, because every device is different, we are unable to guarantee compatibility. Our student support staff is unable to provide technical support when students are attempting to use an iPad, tablet or cell phone to complete an online course. Use of an iPad, tablet, or cell phone is at your own risk.
Course Overview
Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry, The Gold Cadillac, and The Friendship are just three of the many books written by Mildred D. Taylor. Taylor is an award winning African American author who combines her experiences and knowledge about the struggles of African Americans during turbulent times in American history to create classic pieces of children’s literature. Her work is incredibly important and speaks to the culture and awareness of the Deep South and all of its inhabitants throughout a stretch of time that was very challenging. This training will provide information about the author, her work, and the important message of cultural awareness that her work brings to a school-age program.
Objectives
After completing the required reading and course content participants will:
Content Focus Group:
Training Type: Annual Continuing Education Training
Training Level: 2
Training Language(s): English
Training Delivery Method: Online
Technical Requirements:
Materials:
* Currently Enrolled Students *
Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry, The Gold Cadillac, and The Friendship are just three of the many books written by Mildred D. Taylor. Taylor is an award winning African American author who combines her experiences and knowledge about the struggles of African Americans during turbulent times in American history to create classic pieces of children’s literature. Her work is incredibly important and speaks to the culture and awareness of the Deep South and all of its inhabitants throughout a stretch of time that was very challenging. This training will provide information about the author, her work, and the important message of cultural awareness that her work brings to a school-age program.
- Washington STARS credit: Cultural Competency and Responsiveness (2 hours)
- CDA Content Area: Enhancement of Social and Emotional Development (2 hours)
Objectives
After completing the required reading and course content participants will:
- Assess prior knowledge about cultural awareness in their program through open ended questions
- Explain the cultural importance of Mildred D. Taylor works through short answer questions
- Identify the negative impact of personal bias through peer discussion
- Explain how to avoid biases through open ended questions
- Discuss worldview and things that impact it through peer discussion
- Analyze lesson plans for using Mildred D. Taylor books and others like it for teaching cultural awareness through short answer questions
- Reflect on cultural awareness practices in their programs
Content Focus Group:
- School-Age
Training Type: Annual Continuing Education Training
Training Level: 2
Training Language(s): English
Training Delivery Method: Online
Technical Requirements:
- Internet access (any speed)
- Laptop or PC
- Updated internet browser
Materials:
- Laptop, PC, or other device
* Currently Enrolled Students *
Terms of Use for this Course1) ENROLLMENT IN THIS COURSE EXPIRES IN 12 MONTHS
2) The information to access the online course will be sent to the email address provided during enrollment hours.
*Times shown are Pacific Standard Time. If you are in Central or Eastern Time, you will need to adjust the time accordingly.
New Enrollments Are Set-Up During the Following Times:
Monday - Friday 7 am – 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 8 pm
Holidays 9 am – 8 pm
3) Registrations that are submitted after enrollment hours will be processed the next morning. You will receive an email with your log-in information to access the course within an hour after we open the next business day.
4) Check your email for instructions to start the training. You will receive an email with the word PASSWORD in the subject line. Click on the link in the email, and use the log-in credential provided to access the course.
5) Attention Mobile Device Users! This training is not tested on mobile devices or designed to be used on a mobile device. We are unable to provide technical support if you are attempting to use a mobile device (cell phone, tablet, or any other device other than a computer). And though many students may find that they are able to use their mobile device to complete the course, this training was developed to be done on a computer. Use of a mobile device is at your own risk.
6) This course uses multi-media video presentations. You will be required to view videos on your computer or mobile device in order to complete this course. Some students may find that they need to download Shockwave, Flash player or Java to view videos.
7) Some students may find that they have to update their internet browser, or Java, in order to log into the course, this is most often the case when trying to use Internet Explorer. We recommend Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome for the best results. Our student support staff is happy to assist students with troubleshooting should you encounter technical issues, and will provide common suggestions for solving problems that occur when normal browser maintenance or application updates need to occur.
8) Cancellations and refunds requested within 72 hours after enrollment are available for courses/programs that have NOT been accessed. Refunds and Cancellations will be charged a 20% cancellation fee.
9) Once you log in and start a course, a refund is not available. After 72 hours, the payment credit can be transferred to a different training or to a new student if the training was not started by the original student for up to 30 days after enrollment.
10) Refunds are not available after 72 hours.
11) Refunds are not available for courses/programs that have been started.
12) Washington students must submit an evaluation form with a valid STARS ID number upon completion of the course and a certificate will be emailed to you. Certificates are prepared throughout the day, 7 days a week.
13) Completed courses are recorded in MERIT Monday through Friday, throughout the day continuously, between 8 am and 3 PM. If you complete your training in the evening or over the weekend, it will be recorded on the next business day during those hours.
14) During the last two weeks of December, expect longer processing times for enrollment and certificates due to the high volume enrollments and completed trainings during the year end rush. We recommend enrolling and completing your training prior to the end of December whenever possible.
2) The information to access the online course will be sent to the email address provided during enrollment hours.
*Times shown are Pacific Standard Time. If you are in Central or Eastern Time, you will need to adjust the time accordingly.
New Enrollments Are Set-Up During the Following Times:
Monday - Friday 7 am – 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 8 pm
Holidays 9 am – 8 pm
3) Registrations that are submitted after enrollment hours will be processed the next morning. You will receive an email with your log-in information to access the course within an hour after we open the next business day.
4) Check your email for instructions to start the training. You will receive an email with the word PASSWORD in the subject line. Click on the link in the email, and use the log-in credential provided to access the course.
5) Attention Mobile Device Users! This training is not tested on mobile devices or designed to be used on a mobile device. We are unable to provide technical support if you are attempting to use a mobile device (cell phone, tablet, or any other device other than a computer). And though many students may find that they are able to use their mobile device to complete the course, this training was developed to be done on a computer. Use of a mobile device is at your own risk.
6) This course uses multi-media video presentations. You will be required to view videos on your computer or mobile device in order to complete this course. Some students may find that they need to download Shockwave, Flash player or Java to view videos.
7) Some students may find that they have to update their internet browser, or Java, in order to log into the course, this is most often the case when trying to use Internet Explorer. We recommend Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome for the best results. Our student support staff is happy to assist students with troubleshooting should you encounter technical issues, and will provide common suggestions for solving problems that occur when normal browser maintenance or application updates need to occur.
8) Cancellations and refunds requested within 72 hours after enrollment are available for courses/programs that have NOT been accessed. Refunds and Cancellations will be charged a 20% cancellation fee.
9) Once you log in and start a course, a refund is not available. After 72 hours, the payment credit can be transferred to a different training or to a new student if the training was not started by the original student for up to 30 days after enrollment.
10) Refunds are not available after 72 hours.
11) Refunds are not available for courses/programs that have been started.
12) Washington students must submit an evaluation form with a valid STARS ID number upon completion of the course and a certificate will be emailed to you. Certificates are prepared throughout the day, 7 days a week.
13) Completed courses are recorded in MERIT Monday through Friday, throughout the day continuously, between 8 am and 3 PM. If you complete your training in the evening or over the weekend, it will be recorded on the next business day during those hours.
14) During the last two weeks of December, expect longer processing times for enrollment and certificates due to the high volume enrollments and completed trainings during the year end rush. We recommend enrolling and completing your training prior to the end of December whenever possible.