One hope that I have when thinking about working with children and families who came from diverse backgrounds is to help children to accept, understand, and value their rich and varied world. I want to make children feel comfortable with being able to express themselves.
One goal that I want to set for early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice is to understand and get rid of my own bias so that I can be an advocate for others of different cultures.
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of my colleagues for sharing their insights and experiences on diversity. I have learned so much from Professor Ferrari and my colleagues. Good luck as each of you continue yor educational journey.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Welcoming Families From Around the World
The name of “your” family’s country of origin
The name of my family's country of origin is Chile.
At least five ways in which you will prepare yourself to be culturally responsive towards this family.
1. I will learn more about this family through community supports and ethnic organizations.
2. I will establish personal contacts with these families in person, as well as phone calls.
3. I will accommodate these families needs when it comes to scheduling meetings.
4. I will become more educated in the families cultural beliefs.
5 . I would seek and provide resources for these families.
A brief statement describing in what ways you hope that these preparations will benefit both you and the family
These preparations will benefit the family and myself because it will allow me to get to learn and respect culturally diverse families. It will allow me to learn how to provide the support and resources that are needed for these families. I believe that we can learn from each.
The name of my family's country of origin is Chile.
At least five ways in which you will prepare yourself to be culturally responsive towards this family.
1. I will learn more about this family through community supports and ethnic organizations.
2. I will establish personal contacts with these families in person, as well as phone calls.
3. I will accommodate these families needs when it comes to scheduling meetings.
4. I will become more educated in the families cultural beliefs.
5 . I would seek and provide resources for these families.
A brief statement describing in what ways you hope that these preparations will benefit both you and the family
These preparations will benefit the family and myself because it will allow me to get to learn and respect culturally diverse families. It will allow me to learn how to provide the support and resources that are needed for these families. I believe that we can learn from each.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression
The memory that I have is when I witnessed a teacher being biased toward a student. I noticed that a student who was less fortunate than the other students in his class, it seems as if the teacher did not want to listen to him. I noticed that the teacher would always talk about the child came to school with dirty clothing. I felt like she should have talked to the little boy parents instead of placing him in a corner. I noticed she never allowed the little boy to have any privileges.
I feel like the specific bias incident dimished equity because it is important that student/teacher interaction plays an important role in class. It is important to use the appropriate materials because it sends a powerful message to the students. The feeling that this incident brought up to me was a feeling of sadness as well as anger. It is hard for me to accept a child being ignored because of his appearance or the way that he looks. The child was eventually moved to another classroom and I was glad to see that justice was done for this child. Children can only get what we give to them they are very dependent on us. I feel like the professionals will have to change themselves first; they need to take a look at their own bias as well as I believe that it is important that staff members receive training on diversity.
I feel like the specific bias incident dimished equity because it is important that student/teacher interaction plays an important role in class. It is important to use the appropriate materials because it sends a powerful message to the students. The feeling that this incident brought up to me was a feeling of sadness as well as anger. It is hard for me to accept a child being ignored because of his appearance or the way that he looks. The child was eventually moved to another classroom and I was glad to see that justice was done for this child. Children can only get what we give to them they are very dependent on us. I feel like the professionals will have to change themselves first; they need to take a look at their own bias as well as I believe that it is important that staff members receive training on diversity.
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