Describe and evaluate any relevant policies, practices and legislation that apply to your chosen example.

Begin by identifying an example of historical bias or stereotyping related to primary education. This might be:

1. a photograph, or series of photos

2. a video example

3. an example from your own past

4. an incident from your placement. 

Note: If you are using such an example, make sure you follow the correct ethical guidelines. Be anonymous, non-judgemental and free from bias, discrimination and prejudice.

If you are having trouble finding an appropriate example, communicate with your eLA.

Within your essay, you must do the following:
1. Define the key terms that underpin the unit: diversity, equity and inclusion.

2. Describe your chosen example and identify the historical bias or stereotype demonstrated.

3. Critically reflect on your chosen example through a social justice lens.

Consider questions such as the following:

4. Describe and evaluate any relevant policies, practices and legislation that apply to your chosen example.

Make sure you consider:

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Word limit: 1200 (+/- 10%)

Weighting: 30%

Due date: 5pm AEDT
Monday 26 November 2018 (Week 4)

1.Identify and critically reflect upon historical bias and stereotypes through a social justice lens.

2. Critically evaluate policies, practices and legislation in relation to diversity, equity and inclusion.

All observations in your essay should be supported by the use of scholarly literature and/or policy and legislation, and appropriately cited in APA style.

All resources referred to in your essay must be included in a reference list, appropriately formatted in APA style. This reference list will not be included within the word count for the assignment.