One hope that I have when I think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds is to make certain that I make them feel comfortable in every way. I will make certain that I plan my activities in my classroom to meet the needs of all of my students. I will make sure that my classroom displays diverse families' cultures as well as non diverse families. I will create partnerships with my diverse families so that I can learn more about their cultures and their goals for their children.
The one goal that I would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice is to incorporate workshops that brings awareness on equity, diversity, and social justice in my school that will branch out to surrounding school districts. I would like to use these workshops to teach parents and other educators how to advocate for equity and social justice. These workshops will also be a learning tool of how to better serve our diverse students and their families.
I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all of my colleagues for your helpful discussions and blogs throughout this eight week course. I have learned a variety of new things that will assist me in meeting the needs of all of my students. I sincerely hope that you have learned the importance of social justice, diversity, and equity. As educators remember that we can make a difference in the lives of the students that we comes in contact with. Good luck on all of your future endeavors. I would also like to thank Dr. Rosalie Parrish for her support, feedback, and professionalism. It is because of instructors like you that Walden University has such a great early childhood program.
I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all of my colleagues for your helpful discussions and blogs throughout this eight week course. I have learned a variety of new things that will assist me in meeting the needs of all of my students. I sincerely hope that you have learned the importance of social justice, diversity, and equity. As educators remember that we can make a difference in the lives of the students that we comes in contact with. Good luck on all of your future endeavors. I would also like to thank Dr. Rosalie Parrish for her support, feedback, and professionalism. It is because of instructors like you that Walden University has such a great early childhood program.
Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI have gained so much insight from your blogs. Thank you for sharing your experiences, and good luck to you as you began your future goal!!!
Hi Sharon, thank you for sharing your hopes and goals for children and their families. I truly believe that it takes knowledge to begin to understand how to work with diversity effectively. I love your idea on facilitating workshops on diversity. There are many educators who work in diverse programs, but who do not know how to teach with diversity. Your goal of providing workshops is a great way to provide educators with the knowledge they need.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge as well as your personal experiences with diversity. You shared so many stories and your parents seemed to have taught you many life lessons!!
I wish you continued success with your courses to come!!
Take care,
Stephanie
Hi Sharon,
ReplyDeleteYou mention that would like to create workshops that focus on diversity, social justice, and equity, what would be included in your workshop? I am very intrigued on this idea, and something like this in the community would be very beneficial.
In addition, I would like to thank you for sharing your blog and discussions with us these past 8 weeks. I am especially grateful that we have gotten a chance to exchange comments on each others posts. I have gained a lot of new insight and way of thinking from yours posts.
Happy Holidays,
Elizabeth
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your blog. I think the idea of workshops are great. One of the most important things that we can do is bring awareness to everyone about equity, diversity, and social justice. I have enjoyed you blogs throughout the course. You have shared a lot of knowledge and insights with the class. Thanks and good luck!
Hello Sharon! I think that making children and families feel comfortable within the educational is very important. Both children and families tend to be more receptive and involved in the educational environment when they are comfortable. Having familiar images placed throughout the class will also help them feel comfortable. Your idea to bringing workshops in order to bring awareness is a splendid idea! I think this will enhance children and their family’s knowledge and understanding of diversity. I have enjoyed collaborating with you throughout this course and I look forward to working with you in future courses!
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