, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Your response to those who believe that early childhood centers should avoid the inclusion of books depicting gay or lesbian individuals such as same-sex partnered families

My response to those who believe that early childhood  centers should avoid the inclusion of books depicting gay or lesbian individuals such as same-sex partnered families is that I believe that it is important to provide books that depicts gay or lesbian families.  It is important to create a welcoming environment of different families regardless of their gender identities. It is important to treat everyone with respect and do not be biased against anyone.  Children from all types of families can develop their understanding and appreciation of the commonalities in loving relationships and homes. Including these books can help prevent or end harassment that often begins in preschool and kindergarten because some children are perceived as different by having two moms or two dads.

How you would respond to a parent/family member who informed you they did not want anyone who is perceived (or self-reported) homosexual or transgender to be caring for, educating, and/or interacting with their child

I would respond to a parent/family member by telling them that it is important not to judge anyone. I would tell them that I have experienced children from homosexual families who are treated with so much love and caring. The children are in a safe environment and is concerned about their well-being. I believe that it is important to treat everyone with respect and it is important to give a person a chance for who they are and not their title.

Saying Goodbye

I would like to take the opportunity to thank professor Hampshire, as well as my classmates for providing an opportunity to build a professional learning opportunity; as well as exchange ideas and resources.  I am never good at saying goodbye especially to a wonderful group of people.  I have learned so much in this course and I hope that I will continue to take more courses with Professor Hampshire and more of my colleagues.  Best wishes to everyone!!!!

Blog Assignment week 6

I believe that it is always harder to leave high performing groups. The reason I believe this is because you have worked closely together to get a job done as well as you have built a relationship with friends and learned how to work with people from different personalities. I believe also that it is hard to leave groups who not as considered as high performing; because sometimes people just don't comprehend things and they may have low self esteem but is willing to follow others.  If every group member is dedicated to accomplishing the goals and objectives, the results will be high performing.  It is always hard to leave a effective group; because the team has learned how to accept each other and work together. I always miss my colleagues whom I have collaborated with, I always wish them the best on their educational journey. I can imagine that I will adjourn from my group of colleagues working on their master's degree program by wishing them the best; as well as thanking them for their perspectives and ideas along the way of working on our master's degree. I know that I will exchange contact information so that we can continue to stay in touch. I believe that adjourning is an essential stage because it brings closure to team building. Members get the opportunity to analyze their success as well as their failures.

Blog Assignment 2

For this assignment, again consider what you have been learning about communication skills and styles. Then record an episode of a television show you do not normally watch. Watch the show with the sound turned off.

• What do you think the characters' relationships are based on the ways in which they are communicating?
• What are they feeling and expressing based on the nonverbal behavior you are observing?

Now, watch the show with the sound turned on.

• What assumptions did you make about the characters and plot based on the ways in which you interpreted the communication you observed?
• Would your assumptions have been more correct if you had been watching a show you know well?

The television show that I watched was Good Times when the characters were playing cards and one of them made a facial expression as if he was going to lose and the other player was convinced that he was going to win, but it turned out that the character who made a facial expression as if he was losing; end up winning, and the others were mislead by his sad facial experience. The characters' relationships were based on facial expressions; the characters were feeling that they had a chance of winning and their opponent did not based on his facial expression.

I was convinced that he had a bad hand until I re-watched the show and realize that he was pretending. The characters were feeling very suprised once they realize that they had been mislead by the other character facial expression. I really think that my assumptions would have been correct if I had been watching a show that I knew well.

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Blog Assignment 1 Communication

I felt as if the president Michelle Obama demonstrated competent communication during her political speech.  Michelle expressed her ideas to others clearly during her speech about president Barack Obama.  Michelle inspired, encouraged and movitated others in her speech about her husband. Michelle gave many people confidence that she understand their struggles and believe that one day life will be better for all people.

Professional Hopes and Goals

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.

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.