As you have learned from the discussions in the first two weeks of class, there are many factors to consider when working to support families of diverse learners. Having a solid un

Pluralism Over the Melting Pot

As you have learned from the discussions in the first two weeks of class, there are many factors to consider when working to support families of diverse learners. Having a solid understanding of working with diverse families will be crucial when it comes to effectively supporting them in and out of the classroom. In this week’s assignment you will have the opportunity to synthesize what you have learned so far about working with diverse families.

 To prepare for this assignment,

• Please refer to the Week 2 Guidance for further tips and examples that will support your success with this discussion.
• Review the ECD345 Week 2 Sample Download ECD345 Week 2 Sampleand ECD345 Week 2 Template Download ECD345 Week 2 Templatefor assistance.
• Read Chapter 5: The Family’s Culture in Collaboration With Families and Communities.
• Read Culture and Parenting: A Guide for Delivering Parenting Curriculums to Diverse FamiliesLinks to an external site..

, In your three- to four-page paper, 

• Describe the difference between the melting pot, salad bowl, and cultural pluralism views of diversity.
• Summarize the various cultural contexts that you might encounter when working with diverse learners and their families.
• Describe how understanding various cultural contexts and their associated stereotypes will influence your interactions with the families you support.
• Explain at least three strategies that you would use to support families from diverse backgrounds.
• Analyze how the strategies you shared are culturally relevant for the needs of the community in which you live. The Pluralism Over the Melting Pot assignment
• Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing CenterLinks to an external site..
• Must include the following information on the first page of the assignment
  • Title of assignment
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must use at least three scholarly resources in addition to the course text.
  • The BA ECDDI Research GuideLinks to an external site. is a resource that has been developed to assist you in completing the library research required for this assignment. Click on the button titled ECD345 from the homepage of the research guide to gain access to additional resources that can support you with the development of your assignment.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. Please refer to the Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. resource for further assistance.
• Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. Please refer to the Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource for further assistance. 

Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment