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Discussion Assignment:

Diversity, equity and social justice - Learning from each other. When you watched the video "Diversity and Equity Work : Lesson learned "this week, you encountered three familiar faces. The early childhood professionals who you first met in the panel discussion in week 2 came together once more to share what they call "Lessons Learned" (i.e., insights gained from working for diversity, equity, and social justice).

They discussed relevant person characteristics, considered assets in their diversity work, and reflected on their professional passion.

For this final assignment: Review the video "Diversity and equity work: Lessons Learned."

Focus on the three key themes of this conservation: The "Lessons" each of the three early childhood professionals and visionaries learned from their deeply engaged scholarly and practical commitment to diversity, equity and social justice.

The personal characteristics/dispositions each believe to be exceptionally significant and support of their diversity work.

The role of pass in their work. Please consider your responses for the following questions: What are the three most significant "lessons" that I have leaned from studying issues related to diversity, equity and social justice in this course and what makes them significant?

Which of my personal characteristics/dispositions do I consider to be my most valuable asset for my work with children and families from varied backgrounds and for what reason(s)?

Thinking about the statement, made by one of the panelists, "the passion comes from the vision": What is your interpretations of this statement, and in what way(s), if any, can you relate to the connection implied between professional passion and a vision regarding diversity?