Students will reflect and identify their personal cultural identity. This reflection will help them understand an individual’s cultural identity defines who he/she is. With that understand students can use a multicultural perspective to support children’s cultural identity development.

Instructions: Write a 1-2 page reflection paper   to help create personal and cultural self-awareness. In it, be sure to address the following:

Part-1: Reflect on the formation of your own cultural identity

1. Describe what your cultural identity is and who or what was instrumental in supporting the development of your cultural identity.
2. Include whether or not you encountered any issues or challenges in forming your cultural identity.

Part-2: Reflect on the concept of personal culture

1. Discuss why it is important to be aware of your own cultural identity.
2. Explain how your experiences in developing your cultural identity can help you support identity development for a child in your care. For example, if you encountered challenges in developing your cultural identity, your experience can help you to be sensitive to the challenges children are experiencing in developing their own cultural identity.

**RUBRIC**

Personal Cultural Identity

38% of total grade

Mastery: Advanced or exceeds achievement

A thorough, detailed description of personal cultural identity and who/what was instrumental in supporting the development of that identity.

Formation of Cultural Identity

14% of total grade

Mastery: Advanced or exceeds achievement

An extensive, detailed description of whether or not there were issues or challenges in forming your cultural identity.

Concept of Personal Culture

38% of total grade

Mastery: Advanced or exceeds achievement

A thorough, detailed explanation of the importance of being aware of personal cultural identity, and how your experiences in developing your cultural identity can be used to support identity development for a child in your care.