Chapter Template

Chapter Title

Introduction (~500 words)

  • Hook capturing chapter theme and its significance
  • Overview of key topics covered
  • Why it matters to students and relate to previous chapter

Core Content (~3000-4000 words)

  • Elaborate on 4-6 key topics with subheadings
  • Visual elements (diagrams, tables, illustrations)
  • Examples and mini-cases sprinkled throughout

Global Perspectives Textbox (~300 words)

  • Highlights how topic is viewed or applied in different cultural contexts globally

Accessibility Checkpoint (~150 words)

  • Tips for making content accessible to learners with disabilities

Case Study (~800 words)

  • Real world example highlighting diversity of perspectives/contexts
  • Ties core content to practical application

Reflection Questions (~400 words)

  • 3-4 thought provoking questions
  • Tie to both conceptual understanding and lived experiences

Creative Assessment (~300 words)

  • Qualitative assessment options like reflective writing, podcasts, videos etc.

Activities (~800 words)

  • 1-2 hands-on exercises or activities
  • Individual/group focused
  • Instructions provided

Interdisciplinary Connections (~200 words)

  • Highlights relations between chapter topic and other fields

Chapter Summary (~300 words)

  • Succinct review of key takeaways
  • Transition to next chapter

Inclusion Elements

  • Diverse examples and imagery throughout
  • Historical representation (textboxes)
  • Ethics/Equity debate prompt

Educator Tips (~300 words)

  • Strategies for teaching chapter content culturally-responsively

Student Feedback Prompt (~150 words)

  • Direct invitation for readers to suggest enhancements to cultural relevance