Discussion is reinforced through examples of cultural

In 500-750 words, write an essay that addresses the following:

Discuss your own placement on the cultural competence continuum in relation to the controversial issue you chose to write about in this course.

Reflect on what factors throughout your life resulted in your place on the continuum.

Reflect on where you would like to be on the continuum to be an effective educator who respects individuals with differing personal and family backgrounds, and who has various skills, abilities, perspectives, talents and interests, including any steps you could take to help you get to that point.

Conclude by describing the effect the controversial issue you have chosen may have on you as a future teacher, and on your future students. Offer potential solutions for the issues you identified that you could implement in your future classroom.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide (SEE ATTACHED)

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

RUBRIC BELOW:

Discussion clearly identifies placement on the cultural competence continuum in relation to the controversial issue. The relationship between the two is discussed at length and clear, pertinent examples are given.

Reflection clearly and articulately identifies key factors that resulted in placement on the continuum and there is a thoughtful discussion on where an educator needs to be on the continuum to be an effective educator and a clear plan to get there. Discussion is reinforced through examples of cultural aspects of an educator.

A thorough description of the effect of the controversial issue on a future teacher and on their future students is provided, along with thoughtful, realistic potential solutions, including specific examples of what those solutions might look like once implemented in the classroom.

Thesis or main claim is comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative and thoroughly support the claim.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English

All format elements are correct.