Case Study Analysis Assignment Instructions
Educators work with families from diverse backgrounds. In order to develop an in-depth appreciation for the differences among the families of our students, it is important to consider how we might respond to real-life situations. Case studies provide opportunities to analyze and address difficult situations outside of the classroom in order to prepare educators for the realities and challenges of teaching.
For this assignment, you will review an assigned case study and write a 400-500-word essay in current APA format that contains three sections, which address the following components:
- Identify the key issue or issues in the case study.
- Recommend a plan for developing and/or maintaining a positive working relationship with the parent featured in the case study, and supporting the child of that parent, who is a student in your class or school.
- Provide a rationale for the plan you have chosen.
You must include at least one citation from your textbook and at least one citation from another scholarly resource in this assignment. Resources should be listed on the reference page in current APA format.
Please see the chart below to identify the assigned case study for the module and the full description of the case study below the chart.
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Assigned Case Study
Module 2: Week 2
Culturally Specific Child-Rearing Practices
Culturally Specific Child-Rearing Practices Case Study
It is the beginning of a new school year, and you are holding an open house for parents in your classroom. The mother of one of your students makes the following statement during your initial conversation:
Most enlightened African Americans who choose to recognize that racism exists can attest to the almost daily instances where we are treated rudely or in an inferior manner simply because we are black. Sometimes it happens at a store or a restaurant. Other times, itis at our children’s school. Sometimes, it is blatant; other times it is subtle. But it is constant . … I recall the first time I was aware of my mother being treated in a discriminatory manner. We were shopping for luggage in a local store . … The sales clerk, after following us around in a suspicious manner for some time (another common occurrence), asked my mother if she were going to buy the luggage or not. He tried to rush her to buy it and refused to open it for her. She insisted that she would not buy “pork in the pig” (a statement that I came to understand later). Finally, the sales clerk reluctantly opened the luggage. To make a point, my mother did not purchase the luggage. I learned several things from this instance. First, insist on good service. Second, do not buy from businesses that treat blacks disrespectfully. Third, although my mother did not do this, I learned to discuss such instances with your children. My mother was too embarrassed to do this. It is a horrible feeling to be downgraded in front of your children. Fourth, I decided that I would not lose my temper like my mother did. I later learned to complain to a supervisor or write to the company. … I have used what I have learned with my daughter, Stephanie. We have even devised typical responses, comments, and actions for these occasions. Many may think that such responses are petty or amount to overkill. I hardly think so. There is a wealth of evidence which suggests that fighting biases is necessary to counteract powerful negative messages that African American children receive. I want her to learn to stand up for what is right and I firmly believe that being treated fairly and with respect is a human right. (Tutwiler, 2017, p.64)
– Case 3B: Culturally Specific Child-Rearing Practices. This case study was extracted from the course textbook, Teachers as Collaborative Partners.
1. Use the Culturally Specific Child-Rearing Practices Case Study
