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Sunday, December 24, 2017

Professional Hopes and Goals

Professional Hopes and Goals



MY HOPES
The most important hope that I have for working with children and families are that I am able to make a difference in their lives. When a student of a different culture enters my classroom, I want them to leave knowing that I cared about them and I respected them as a student as well as their diversity. When you show children who are diverse that you care and you are willing to learn about their culture and home life, it allows them to open up more and build their confidence. Many Americans do not approve of diversity, but as educators it is our duty to put children and families first and show them how important they are and that they are able to accomplish all things just as any other American.


My Goal
The one goal that I have as an ECE professional is that I make all who are victims of diversity to feel that they can trust me, and also see me as a confidant. I have reached this goal to a certain extent with my current parents. As previously stated, there are two Hispanics children in my class, one of the families has a child who has many special needs so the mother is not able to participate in many activities with school. As an educator, I make sure that keep myself in the loop with this family because it is my duty to make sure their child receives her education and also that they too receive the support that they need. Not only does this goes for the Hispanics, but for all other diversity that is in my class as well. It is my goal to show that parents that I am here for both you and your child, and the ultimate goal is that they receive the best foundation possible.


My Thanks
This term has been an eye-opener for me because it made me examine who I am as a person as well as my own discrepancies towards diversity. I would like to thank my fellow colleagues for all the encouragements, praises, and opinions that I have been on my blogs as well as my discussions. They have all been enlightenments and beneficial to my profession. Once again, thank you!!!!















Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Welcoming Families From Around the World

Welcoming Families From Around the World


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Morocco Flag


Country of Origin

While working in the Child Development Center, a new student joined our four year old class. The student who has just arrived in my class is from the country of Morocco which is located in Africa. 


5 Ways to be Culturally Responsive

  1. The first way I will be culturally responsive is to learn all I can about the country, especially the culture so I can know what to do and what not to do.
     2. Along with the American culture, I will also expose the students to the culture of                     Morocco so that the student will not feel excluded.

     3. I will incorporate the Moroccan culture into learning areas around the classroom such             as reading, dramatic play, and science.

     4. I will have a show-n-tell day where each child can share something about their culture           and heritage, this way the student can explain to us more about where she is from. 

     5. Finally, I will have a Moroccan day so that we all can explore the culture of Morocco

I hope these preparations make a impact on the family in many ways so that they know we care for their family and that we are not here to judge or criticize. I also want the family to feel safe and secure knowing that their child is in good care, and we all want to learn and grow with them, and this will be done by exploring the culture. 

Saturday, December 9, 2017

The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression

The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression



The most prominent memory of me witnessing bias and prejudice is in the movies and shows that depict slavery and any other injustice done to African-Americans. Most times as I watch how the slaves and African-Americans were treated in the 1800's and early 1900's it brings tears to my eyes, because it makes you think , what could they have done so wrong to deserve the hate they were given. It was the same for Jesus, he was beaten, spit on, and everything else and he had done nothing wrong. The same goes for Blacks, even the dogs got treated better then they did and all because of the color of their skin. 

When the dominant culture used and abused Blacks it diminished equity in a major way because we were not allowed to do what they do. For example, Blacks had a school and Whites had a school. Whites had a water fountain, Blacks had a water fountain. Their biases caused for segregation in the United States, and it now seems as though they are trying to bring it back. 

When I see how my people were treated, and are still being treated it makes me sad and at the same time angry because they had no choice but to sit their and endure. Watching movies such as Roots and Rosa Parks brings brings both sadness and joy to my spirits because it shows that although things started off rocky, they always end up smooth and in your favor. 

In order for segregation to come to an end, the dominant culture would have to make a change within themselves so that they are willing to try and understand everyone's differences and biases. 


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