One hope that I have when it comes to me working with children and families,s that I set a positive and honest example for them. I must take into consideration what is best for all parties and think and plan for the future of those I am working with or for.
One goal that I am setting for the early childhood field when it comes to children and families with issues relating to diversity, equity and social justice is: Is to be open and honest with myself and those involved. To be able to give children and families the required support, resources and/or materials that they made need at any time.
To all of my colleagues, it is great feeling within my heart to know that like myself, there are other individuals that seek to help young children and families within our society. We are fighting a tough battle, but if we as early childhood educators and professionals stay strong and focus, we can help those who need help. I am sad to see this class end, however I am excited about being 2 classes away form completing my Master's program. Good luck and best wishes to all of you!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
WK 7 CREATING ART
This is what I have learned from this course. Early Childhood Educators can help young children COPE with bias, discomfort and trauma. We have to do it for the children. Taking care of them now and they will take care of us in the future!
Friday, December 9, 2011
WK 6 "We Don't Say Those Words In Class!"
I could not think or recall a time when this situation happened with me and my son's, however my co-teacher gave me a situation with her and her middle school aged son.
Last spring Ms. R and her son Z were on a field trip with his 7th grade class at the Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta, Ga. Ms. J said, "As they walked through the museum looking at the artifacts throughout the museum, "her son "Z" said really loud in front of other students and chaprones, "Wow, look at that UPS man, why is her wearing his shorts about his knees," Z continued with, "Look everybody he looks gay with those shorts on." Ms. R said, "The UPS man looked at the group and just shook his head.
Ms. R said, "Z that is the requirements of the company UPS", it identifies the company, as well it is woren for professional reasons and that what he said, "Was not appropriate."
That certain companies require their employees to have certain dress codes and there is nothing wrong with the employees shorts.
An anti-bias educator, could have explained that we should judge or talk about someone, just because they wear their shorts differently than other people. This educator could have gave examples of other companies that require certain dress codes and the importance of looking nice, decent and respectful for the company that people work for.
Last spring Ms. R and her son Z were on a field trip with his 7th grade class at the Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta, Ga. Ms. J said, "As they walked through the museum looking at the artifacts throughout the museum, "her son "Z" said really loud in front of other students and chaprones, "Wow, look at that UPS man, why is her wearing his shorts about his knees," Z continued with, "Look everybody he looks gay with those shorts on." Ms. R said, "The UPS man looked at the group and just shook his head.
Ms. R said, "Z that is the requirements of the company UPS", it identifies the company, as well it is woren for professional reasons and that what he said, "Was not appropriate."
That certain companies require their employees to have certain dress codes and there is nothing wrong with the employees shorts.
An anti-bias educator, could have explained that we should judge or talk about someone, just because they wear their shorts differently than other people. This educator could have gave examples of other companies that require certain dress codes and the importance of looking nice, decent and respectful for the company that people work for.
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