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Cultural Study Paper (My Ethnocentric Project)

C. Hernandez - Student Example

Post University

CHS252: Social Studies in the Early Childhood Education Classroom

Instructor Jon Oddo

February 2020

Self- Reflection: Personal History

My family’s country of origin is Trinidad and Tobago located in the West Indies region of

the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago are often noticed as a
“boot”

shaped close to Venezuela; we are considered the southernmost Caribbean island. We have about

five generations that have been in the United States. On my mother’s side of her family, her

father was the initiator to bring my mother and four of her eight siblings to the United States.

Later on, my mother and her siblings that arrived in United States brought their mother from

Trinidad to the United States. On my father’s side of family, since my mom arrived in the
United

States first, she then brought along my father after marriage. My father was the only one from his

family to move to the United States. The majority of my father’s family resides in Trinidad
and

Tobago. My mother had a child from a previous relationship before my dad; my eldest brother

who she left in Trinidad and brought along with my father as well to the United States. Everyone

migrated to the United States to have a better life to be able to provide for families left back in

Trinidad and Tobago and family they established here. Everyone wanted to have a career and
succeed with better education, finances and a better way of living. Languages spoken were

English, but my dad’s family has a Spanish/Chinese ethnicity and my mother has an
Indian/Irish

ethnicity. I was taught just English but on both sides my parents can understand and speak in

Spanish, Chinese and Indian.

When everyone first migrated to the United States, they settled in Brooklyn, New York.

Brooklyn, New York is considered the steppingstone in Caribbean culture to first settle then

move to wherever after. Brooklyn, New York is very Caribbean cultured, so it felt like home

away from home for the families. The origin of our names is coming from our mixed background

as stated before, the Spanish, Chinese, Indian and Irish. Two family treasures that represent my

family’s cultural or ethnic heritage would be gems (gold jewelry) that were passed down
from

generations for keepsake in remembrance from our ancestors passed down or from death given to

members in the family.

Another treasure would be a musical instrument called the Steel Pan. This represents our

culture and is a different instrument from the norm that here in America children learn to play in

school or as a hobby. We cherish these things because it reminds us of where we come from,

those left behind and those who have died. Growing up experiences with my family are always

gathering as a big family coming together and enjoying company. We love Soca music playing,

food cooking, playing cards or dominoes and all the adults having their fun and the children

having their own fun. The neighbors who are also from other Caribbean islands would attend as

well and enjoy the festivities because they felt like they were still back in the islands. Neighbors

would always look out for one another no matter what the situation might be through good and
bad times. When it came to babysitting or needing a small favor everyone got along very well. In

school, because the majority of the children were from Caribbean background, we all could

relate in similarities and have differences as well. I would say the children who did not have a

Caribbean background always were interested and wanted to be from the Caribbean whichever

island.

Reflection: Relationships with Others

My personal beliefs about cultural, ethnic, linguistic, religious, economic and political

differences is I respect others’ views regarding these criteria. Everyone is entitled to their
own

opinions and visions. I will always listen to others and not judge a person on their beliefs.

Having differences and similarities, I believe that when we all share, we can always collaborate

for the better. Sharing my views and showing some light to a different way from a person’s
way

of thinking to help and encourage others I am always open to do. “Through experience,

observation, and reflection, students will identify elements of culture as well as similarities and

differences among cultural groups across time and place. They will acquire knowledge and

understanding of culture through multiple modes, including fiction and non-fiction, data analysis,

meeting and conversing with peoples of divergent backgrounds, and completing research into the

complexity of various cultural systems” (National Council for the Social Studies, 2013).
Taking

a look at the United States of America, the growth and popular country that is well established is

because of the people of diverse backgrounds contributing.

We all have our differences and issues within the country, but the voices of the country always

bring change and we make difference changes within our country. I have philosophies related to
serving others, inclusion versus separate education and educational equity. Serving others in

other words helping others is born in me from a child. I benefited from others throughout my life

for always being there for me and I contribute that same generosity to others. Inclusion versus

separate education and educational equity personally based on adapting to the children’s
needs.

Inclusion education is designed instruction and support for students with special supports and

service needs in regular classrooms and community schools. Separate education offers education

in a specific religious denomination or gender related. Educational equity is consisted of

achievement, fairness and opportunity in education no matter of race, religion, gender, disability

etc. To me I feel children can benefit more from educational equity because this will help

children develop the knowledge and skills they need to engage and become productive members

of society. Having this start will lead to better economic and social outcomes.

There are groups of people with whom I know I have to work to develop a relationship such as

not English-speaking groups because of the language barrier. It is harder in regard to

communication with this groups. This world is full of diverse people who speak different

languages. The fears about potentially working with these children or their families is not being

able to understand and deliver the results they need or want. I want to be able to treat all children

equal regardless of differences. To insure that my work with these children will be successful

that getting the resources that can help me with the language barrier and getting the resources

that can help these children transition better from their norm in the classroom.

Venn Diagram

In my Venn Diagram, I chose a friend who is American culture and compared to my

Trinidadian culture. The similarities that we have are that education is important to us, we enjoy
sports such as soccer, basketball and track and field, both of our culture racial status is something

that is happening in both our countries and how we were brought up. Hierarchy is also something

Food

Music

Language

History

Morals

Education

Sports

Racial Stat

Hierarchy

Religion

Food

Music

Language

History

Morals

Trinidadian American

that stands out between the two, and we both believe in God or religion is a big thing in both of

our countries. The differences include foods, music, languages, history and morals; they are

completely different between the two of us. The types of food we eat, different genres of music,

the language accent different and variety of different languages. Our history is different and
morals in Caribbean culture that is important to us in regard to my friend it is not so much

important.

Personal Beliefs

“How might my personal history, background and experiences influence my relationships

with

children from diverse backgrounds?” My personal history, background and experiences can

influence my relationships with children from diverse background. By showing how much

diversity exists in my Trinidadian country I can show that everyone collaborates and contributes

to our country and in our own family lifestyles. Sharing my experiences that can be similar and

different to the children can give them knowledge and interest to work well with other regardless

of different criteria. We all may look different, but we all have similarities. Children will want to

learn about other cultures and enjoy collaboration.

Teaching Practices: Children from Diverse Backgrounds

How will this information influence my teaching practices? This information from my research

will influence my teaching practices by not secluding children based on cultural differences. Be

open to and not show bias to children and families that are not from my own personal

experiences. I will be sure to accommodate teaching practices to all children to help them be

productive citizens to society.

References

National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: Chapter 2-The Themes of Social Studies.

(2013, August 1). Retrieved from https://www.socialstudies.org/standards/strands

Watts, D., Robinson, A. N. R., & Brereton, B. M. (2020, March 1). Trinidad and Tobago.

Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/place/Trinidad-and-Tobago

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https://www.socialstudies.org/standards/strands

MHW-522: The Impact of Sibling Relationship Worksheet

Family Analysis Project Part 2: The Impact of Sibling Relationships

In Part 1 of the Family Analysis Project, you completed the Multicontextual Life Cycle
Framework. From that assignment, select one of the life stages to use for this assignment.

You will use that selected life stage to analyze the overall impact of sibling relations on your
selected life stage. You will also analyze the challenges faced by families dealing with early
childhood.

Cite two to four scholarly sources to support your answers.

Sibling Relationships
Explain significance of sibling relationships throughout the selected life stage. (100-150 words)

Throughout the early life phase of young children, sibling ties are quite important. Young kids are developing th
management, social skills, and sense of identity at this time. Siblings have an important role in providing compan
advantages, and psychological encouragement. Sibling bonds may provide a sense of stability and belonging, ass
children in navigating new experiences and obstacles (Ball et al., 2021). Sibling relationships also help young ch
negotiate, share, and collaborate with one another, which helps them build communication and social abilities. A
sibling connections lay the groundwork for future social interactions and serve as a source of support and comfor
family.
Discuss sibling relationships throughout that stage of the family life cycle. What effects can age spacing ha
sibling relationships? (75-100 words)

The age gap between siblings might have an impact on their interactions throughout their early lives. As siblings
interests and participate in play together, small age differences can result in tighter ties and more regular contacts
2021). Wider age gaps, on the other hand, may result in disparities in preferences and stages of development, res
encounters. However, age separation allows older siblings to take on caring duties and act as mentors to younger
dynamics of sibling relationships can be influenced by age spacing, impacting the kind of interactions and respon
perform in the family.
Explain how gender roles, class, culture, race, and disability influence sibling's patterns/tasks within a fam
words)

Gender roles, culture, class, ethnicity, and impairment all have a substantial impact on sibling patterns and chore
household. Cultural customs and standards may prescribe certain gender-based duties and obligations, influencin
allocation of domestic chores and childcare activities. The opportunities and resources available to siblings can b
by their socioeconomic level, which can alter their interactions and perspectives. Siblings' communication habits
of affection might be influenced by their cultural and ethnic origins. Having a handicapped sibling may result in
patterns of support and caring, as siblings may take on extra responsibilities to help their impaired sibling (Chatte
2022).
Explain how changing family patterns (divorce, remarriage, adoption, death, etc.) impact the family system
words)

Adoption, remarriage,divorce, and death can all have a significant influence on the family structure and relations
siblings during childhood (Zhao et al., 2022). Separation and remarriage can result in a mixed family with step-s
may need transition and blending. Adoption brings in new relatives, influencing sibling relationships and bonds.
family member, particularly a sibling, can result in sadness and changes in parental responsibilities and relations
can have an impact on the entire family dynamic. Handling these shifts is critical for maintaining family cohesio
providing assistance during times of transition.
Look at your own family and review the sibling relationship patterns you see (this can be with your own si
are an only child, then your parent’s siblings/cousins/etc.) (150-200 words)

I have two younger siblings in my own family. Our friendship is marked by a blend of companionship, rivalry be
siblings, and love. As elder siblings, we frequently serve as caretakers and advisors to our younger siblings, assis
assignments, fun, and emotional guidance. We socialize in fun ways, share experiences, and make lasting memor
Of course, there are disagreements and disputes from time to time, but our sibling relationships serve as a solid b
friendship and assistance within the family. As the younger siblings mature, their relationships may change, and
advice and support from their elder sibling, therefore deepening their relationship. Generally, sibling interactions
friendship, competitiveness, and mutual support, all of which contribute to emotional attachments and useful life
al., 2023). The presence of an older sibling promotes the maturation and development of younger siblings, as we
home and familial attachment.
Early Childhood
Provide 2 examples of the developmental tasks of early childhood.

Language Development: Children rapidly gain language abilities during their early infancy, including vocabulary
sentence creation, and language understanding (Caselli et al., 2021). They learn how to express themselves succe
using words to describe their desires, feelings, and thoughts.

Peer Interaction and socialization: In early life, children gain social skills and interact with their peers. Kids learn
friendship and practice working together, taking turns, and sharing with other children.
Explain the impact (expenses, time, relationships, etc.) of these tasks on the family system. (50-75 words each)
Parents:

By engaging in discussions, reading books, and creating a language-rich atmosphere, parents play an important r
encouraging language development. They also promote interaction and socializing by arranging playdates and fo
connections with classmates.
Siblings:

Siblings help the youngster socialize by engaging in play and interaction activities with them or her.These encou
opportunities for children to practice social skills such as collaboration and sharing, which benefit their social de
Grandparents:
Grandparents can help kids grow up by providing emotional support and taking part inÂ
activities.Their participation may enhance the child's experiences and produce long-lasting rec
Friends of the Family:

Family friends who interact with the kid at family events and playtime give extra chances for socializing and pee
therefore promoting the kid's social development.

References

Ball, B., Sevillano, L., Faulkner, M., & Belseth, T. (2021). Agency, genuine support, and
emotional connection: Experiences that promote relational permanency in foster care. Children
and Youth Services Review , 121, 105852.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S019074092032274X

Caselli, N., Pyers, J., & Lieberman, A. M. (2021). Deaf children of hearing parents have age-
level vocabulary growth when exposed to American Sign Language by 6 months of age. The
Journal of Pediatrics, 232, 229-236.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022347621000366

Chatters, L. M., Taylor, R. J., & Schulz, A. J. (2022). The return of race science and why it
matters for family science. Journal of Family Theory & Review, 14 (3), 442-462.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jftr.12472

Orr, E., Kashy-Rosenbaum, G., & Lederberg, A. W. (2023). The Impact of Emotion Regulation
and Individual Traits on the Nature of the Next Older Sibling’s Relationships with Their
Toddler/Infant Sibling. Child Care in Practice, 1-18.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13575279.2023.2227125

Zhao, Y., Wang, D., & Du, F. (2022). The moderating effect of contact with children on the
relationship between adverse childhood experiences and depression in adulthood among a
Chinese adult population. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19
(15), 8901. https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/15/8901

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MHW-522: Family Analysis Project Part 4: Socialization

Worksheet

In Part 2 of the Family Analysis Project, you selected one of the life stages. For this assignment,
you will use that selected life stage to analyze the overall impact of socialization on your selected
life stage. Next, you will look at the challenges of Young Adulthood.

Cite 2-4 scholarly sources to support your answers.

Analyze the selected life stage by addressing the following prompts:

The Impact of Socialization

In regards to your selected life stage, explain the most recent changes in the following categories
in regard to socialization: (50-75 words each)
Making Friends:
Maintaining Friendships:
Family Interactions:
Empathy:
Resiliency:
Gender Roles:

Next, analyze the unique challenges of Young Adulthood. Citing 2-4 sources, explain your
answers to the following prompts:

Young Adulthood
Describe how the current young adult life cycle stage has changed from past generations. (100-
150 words)
Explain the potential causes for these changes. (100-150 words)
List the developmental tasks of Young Adulthood:
Next, explain the developmental tasks of young adulthood in regards to the following
categories: (50-75 words each)
Work Tasks:
Relationship Tasks:
Affective and Social Development:
Explain the unique challenges single adults face today in regards to the following: (75-100
words each)
Family:
Friendships/Peer Groups:
Work/Career:
Sexuality:
Worldview:
Explain the social implications of marriage for young adults. (150-200 words)

References:
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CHS252 – Social Studies in Early Childhood

Unit 8 Assignment: Cultural Study Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Wednesday of Unit 8 Points: 100
Overview: This assignment requires you to conduct research on your own family and tell your
cultural story! For this assignment, you will write a paper that addresses the degree to which
cultural values and attitudes influence your beliefs, your relationships with others, and teaching
young children. Instructions: Focus: Your cultural heritage and how it can influence your
relationships and teaching This assignment requires you to conduct research on your own family
and tell your cultural story! You will then link your findings to specific ways of building
relationships and teaching young children. Key Questions:

1.) “How might my personal history, background, and experiences influence my relationships
with children from diverse backgrounds?”

2.) “How will this information influence my teaching practices?”

Research has shown that biases creep into our relationships and interactions with others. Many
times, people do not realize that they may hold biases toward particular groups. It is through the
personal reflection of one’s own life, beliefs, and customs that we might be able to
acknowledge them. Usually, once we self-reflect and acknowledge our personal biases, we can
manage them more appropriately. For this assignment, please reflect on your personal family
history, background, and experiences and respond to the two questions above. To begin your
thinking, reference course materials. First consider the degree to which cultural values and
attitudes influence your beliefs, and then how they influence your relationships with others.
Using course materials and explicit details, respond to the following sections:

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Personal/Family History:

1.) Country of origin: How many generations have been in the United States?

2.) Arrival in the United States? How, why, when, language(s) spoken, where settled, why there?

3.) Research the origin of your name(s)

4.) Describe a family treasure that represents your family’s cultural or ethnic heritage. Why
do you keep this treasure?
Relationships with Others: Think and write about your experiences growing up and relationships
with community neighbors, school teachers, friends, and others. Venn Diagram: As part of your
relationship with others, choose a friend who is from another culture and complete a Venn
diagram comparing the two of you. Compare five or more traits. Personal Beliefs: How might
your personal history, background, and experiences influence your relationships with children
and families from diverse backgrounds? Choose option a, b or c. Provide explicit details.

1.) Cultural, ethnic, linguistic, religious, economic, and political differences

2.) Philosophies related to:

a. serving others

b. inclusion versus separate education

c. educational equity

3.) Analyze your relationships with people who are different:

a. Are there groups of people with whom you know you have to work to develop a relationship?
Why? (e.g., stereotypes)

b. Do you have concerns about potentially working with children or their families?

Teaching Practices: How will this information influence your teaching practices? What can you
do to ensure that your work with the children and their families will be successful?

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Requirements:

• At least 3 pages double-spaced, 5-page max excluding title page and reference page.

• APA 7 formatting required.

• In-text citations.

• Use at least two resources: one resource must be from the course.

Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and
again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Unit 8 Assignment

CRITERIA Outstanding Good Fair Needs Improvement

14-16 Points 13 Points 10-12 Points 0-9 Points Personal/ Family History

Responds to all prompts using explicit details.

Responds to all prompts using substantive details.

Responds to all prompts using clear details.

Responds to one or two prompts and/or details are minimal or lacking.

Relationships with Others

Demonstrates thorough reflection and provides an explicit summary.

Demonstrates thorough reflection and provides a detailed summary.

Demonstrates some reflection and provides a clear summary.

Demonstrates little to no reflection and/or provides a vague summary.

Venn Diagram Venn diagram is included and compares five or more traits.

Venn diagram is included and compares four traits.

Venn diagram is included and compares three traits or less.

No venn diagram included.

Personal Beliefs

Compares and contrasts major points and integrates common ideas, strategies, and findings.

Outlines a few key points and combines those that are similar.

Highlights key points and shows how they are similar.

Provides only a literal summary.

Teaching Practices

Appraises the usefulness of the information

Outlines the usefulness of the information

Somewhat outlines the usefulness of

Does not describe information

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and thoroughly explains how results will be used to guide the student’s classroom practices.

and generally explains how the results will be used to guide student’s classroom practice.

the information and generally explains how the results will be used to guide the student’s
classroom practice.

learned and/or how the information can be used to guide the student’s classroom practice.

9-10 Points 8 Points 6-7 Points 0-5 Points Page Length At least 3

pages, no more than 5 pages.

N/A N/A Less than 3 pages, more than 5 pages.

Clear and Professional Writing and APA Format

Paper is highly polished; no grammar or spelling errors. APA compliant.

Paper is good. Maximum of one grammar or spelling error. APA formatting is mainly used.

Paper is adequate; maximum of two grammar and/or spelling errors. APA formatting is
somewhat used.

Poorly written paper. Four or more grammar and/or spelling errors. APA formatting not used.

 Overview:
 Instructions:
 Requirements:

CHS 252- Social Studies in Early Childhood

Cultural Study Paper Template

Cultural Study Paper

First Name Last Name

Post University

CHS252: Social Studies in the Early Childhood Education Classroom

Instructor’s Name

Due Date for Assignment

1. Personal/Family History

2. Relationships with Others

3. Venn Diagram

4. Personal Beliefs

5. Teaching Practices

References

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