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1. Course Agenda
2. Ezra Jack Keats Biography​
3. Life and Writings of Ezra Jack Keats
4. Self-Expression
5. Supporting Self-Expression
6. Discussion: Child’s Self-Expression (1/8)
7. Teaching Respect for Diversity
8. Discussion: Diversity (2/8) 
9. Lesson Plan: The Snowy Day Sensory Play (3/8)
10. Lesson Plan: Respect Goggles (4/8)
11. Lesson Plan: Montessori Pet Food Pouring (5/8)
12. Lesson Plan: Infant Animal Petting (6/8)
13. Developmentally Appropriate Books (7/8)
14. End of Course Quiz (8/8)
15. Course Evaluation Form​

Course Description

2 Clock Hours
Ezra Jack Keats wrote and illustrated many books in his literary career using a distinctive artistic style. Keats also began creating pieces of children’s literature from what he knew, which was inner city children from many backgrounds and ethnicities. His book, The Snowy Day featuring an African American protagonist came out in 1962 which was a turbulent time for Civil Rights in America. Keats’ books featured predominantly African American children in inner city settings which both caused a stir and opened up dialogue for diversity and common challenges that children face. Using Ezra Jack Keats books in an early childhood setting lends itself to support social and emotional development, respectful interactions between peers, and self-expression. 

Course Difficulty: Level 2 - This course has entry level vocabulary that most students should be able to easily become familiar with. Assignments include peer discussion boards, open-ended and multiple choice questions. ​​​​

Learning Outcomes

• State the importance of teaching respect for diversity
• Discuss how teaching diversity changes with age groups
• Analyze several CDA competency standards with respect to lesson plans and activities
• Explain the importance of creative and self-expression for young children   

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Course Acknowledgments

A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup BS Ed. for developing the curriculum for this course. 

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CDA Criteria for this Course

CDA Settings:

• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Family Child Care (Mixed-Age)

CDA Content Area: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development ​(2 hours)

Technical Requirements:

• Laptop or PC
• Most students are able to use mobile devices such as tablets to complete courses. However, each device is different, and an individual's skill level with the device may determine their success with using a mobile device.
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Sources

1. Ezra’s Life from The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, Retrieved from http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/ezras-life/ Encouraging
2. Self-Expression Through Art by Grace Hwang Lynch, Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/encouraging-self-expression-through-art/
3. 'The Snowy Day': Breaking Color Barriers, Quietly from Northwest Public Radio (NPR), Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/2012/01/28/145052896/the-snowy-day-breaking-color-barriers-quietly
4. Appreciating and Valuing Diversity BY NDT Resource Center, Retrieved from https://www.nde- ed.org/TeachingResources/ClassroomTips/Diversity.htm
5. Teaching Diversity: A Place to Begin by Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Dora Pulido-Tobiassen,
   Retrieved from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/teaching-diversity-place-begin-0
6. We are different, we are the same: Teaching young children about diversity by Penn State Extension, Retrieved from http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/early-care/our- resources/activities/all- activities/we-are-different-we-are-the-same-teaching-young-children- about-diversity 

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1. Course Agenda
2. Ezra Jack Keats Biography​
3. Life and Writings of Ezra Jack Keats
4. Self-Expression
5. Supporting Self-Expression
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6. Child’s Self-Expression (1/8)
7. Teaching Respect for Diversity
8. Diversity (2/8)
9. Snowy Day Sensory Play (3/8)
10. Respect Goggles (4/8)
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11. Montessori Pet Food Pouring (5/8)
12. Infant Animal Petting (6/8)
13. DAP Books (7/8)
14. End of Course Quiz (8/8)
15. Course Evaluation Form​
​Parking Lot