My hope in working with families from diverse backgrounds is that I can develop genuine relationships based on mutual trust. I want my families to feel comfortable in sharing their culture with me as well as their goals for their children. I hope to be a link to a positive start for their children's educational experience.
A goal I have within my classroom to promote equity and social justice is to celebrate the diversity within my classes by honestly discussing differences and providing opportunities for children to learn about different cultures from each other and their families. The long range goal would be that a positive experience with diversity in the early years will spark a growing respect and appreciation for diversity as the children mature.
Thank you to all my colleagues for sharing your life experiences to deepen our understanding of issues of diversity. Personal insights put a meaningful perspective on difficult issues. I wish you all the best in coming classes and hopefully will have the opportunity to learn from your posts in future courses.
Happy Holidays!
Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteThe honest discussion of differences would help us all diminish the biases and misconceptions that exist, regarding the uniqueness of diverse cultures.
Thank you Suzanne for always sharing your knowledge and experiences; the early childhood field has found on you a great advocate. Good luck on the last course before the specialization!
Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteIt is so important to make diversity a topic in the classroom. Celebreating our differences is just as important as understanding that we all alike. Good Luck with your future courses!
Lisa
Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your choice to support diversity in the classroom. The more we model this behavior the better chance our children have in gaining respect and appreciation for other cultures. I also believe this translates into loving all people for their differences.
Take care,
Cortnee :)
Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. Celebrating differences is going to help build positive relationships with your students and their families. They will know they are valued for their differences.
Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteTrust is key to relationship building and like you said," will help you to forge forward."
As I have said before, your professionalism and integrity and your respect for families and children make you an incredible early childhood educator. I have enjoyed our work together. I have learned a great deal from you, and I appreciate your insights, perspective and knowledge.
Happy Holidays!! Enjoy your break from school!
Millie