My hope for children and families with diverse backgrounds is that people can learn to appreciate differences in other people. I hope we can learn that these differences are what make us all the unique individuals. We all are unique individuals and should gain knowledge about things we don't understand or don't know anything about. Using these approaches to differences can help build a positive outlook on diversity. It's like a fruit salad, meaning each individual has their own unique flavor or fruit to put in the salad. Overall, its flavor is enhanced when different fruits are added to complete the salad, no one looses who they are but helps make the salad better.
My goal is that we as Early Childhood professionals continue to educate ourselves and others on the importance of equity and social justice. We have to advocate to others the importance of showing equity to any family despite their culture because our children should be our first priority.
To all my colleagues, thanks for your support on the blogs and discussion boards. Your personal comments, professional advice, and experiences have given me more insight to becoming a better advocate for young children and their families. Also keep up the good work and God bless you all in our journey to obtaining our Master's degree.
Tierra,
ReplyDeleteI love the analogy using a fruit salad. As a diverse nation we all bring a different flavor to the dish. I've truly enjoyed reading your posts and blogs. You bring a great deal of insight and perspective. Continue the good fight for the children you facilitate.
Hi Tierra,
ReplyDeleteYou are so right that our differences is what make us so unique in this large world. For this reason I cannot understand why people are so intimidated over others wanting to show their differences and be proud of them. I truly believe that some people do not respect others and their diverse backgrounds because they are unwilling to learn and understand that cultures ways. Moreover, as educators we play an important part in helping others accept such diversity by starting with our co-workers, parents, and their children. I believe when we as educators within the early childhood field show acceptance of others, others will begin to understand that all people deserve to be treated with respect, and fairness no matter what their culture maybe or their diverse background.
I also want to wish you all the best Tierra! I really enjoyed your insights, and your thoughts on the discussion boards each week. Hope to hear from you soon in another class.
Wishing you all the best in whatever you do!
Edith