One hope you have when you think about working with children and families from diverse backgrounds is to truly stop and get to know each child and their family. Help them set goals for themselves and to reach those goals one step at a time. Everyone is different and has different needs, therefore everyone should have those individual needs seen to.
One goal you would like to set for the early childhood field related to diversity, equity, and social justice is eliminating bias from the classroom completely. Have a welcoming environment for all cultures, race, and religion. Have the children explore about the different cultures in the world and have them appreciate those differences. Also, encourage the children to openly talk about their thoughts and concerns. Stopping bias early can make a huge difference in a child's life and in society.
I would like to take this time to thank each and everyone of you for your support throughout this class. Each one of you brought such different insights into the discussion board and blog postings. I have learned so much from you all and I wish you all good luck in the future. I hope to see you in future classes. Thanks so much for everything!
Hi Britanie-
ReplyDeleteI like that you hope to truly get to know families. That is truly powerful and so important. Kudos to you.
Best of luck to you in 2012!
I agree that stopping biases early can be very impactful. Because of this, it is even more imperative that this work becomes standard in early childhood centers across the nation!
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and relaxing holiday and "see" you in 2012!