One hope that you have when you think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds (any format and any length)
In all of my academic endeavors, my hope is that I become a better educator, provider, and advocate for children and their families. Families from diverse backgrounds already have to face adversity from multiple avenues. If I can be any assistance to and for them, I will consider myself successful.
One goal you would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice (any format and any length)
One goal that I would like to see that the early childhood field, in general, become more flexible. Many ece professionals like to approach all children the same. I have met many families who left other centers because they did not feel they were valued. Each family is special and should be celebrated for their individuality and uniqueness.
A brief note of thanks to your colleagues
Over the last 8 weeks, I have had the pleasure of reading the works of some of this worlds most wonderful minds. I appreciate how I have been able to learn and grow as an educator from their points of view. I have adopted some of their philosophies and approaches. I thank each and every one of them for making me better.
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Hope,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading your blog post this week. I want you to remember that you are a great educator because you work hard to ensure that you provide services for children and their families. Don't ever doubt yourself. I agree with you when it comes to ece teachers because I have heard the same thing from families around the community. I do think we all need to be on the same page.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and personal experience with all of us. I hope that after our educational journey is over we can still count on each other and support each other because we are each other's support and resource.
Good Morning Hope,
ReplyDeleteI have truly enjoyed reading your comments during blogs and discussions. I think that you have your heart and mind in the right place when it comes to preparing to stand up for educational, social and cultural justice for our little ones! I have also learned many things from listening to the voices of our peers within the classroom, and thank you for being a beacon of light and voice for the voiceless!
Hi Hope,
ReplyDeleteFlexibility is so important in this field! All too often we meet people who are set in their ways and aren't willing to see our changing world. It is unfortunate that you have met families that have not felt accepted in other centers. They are lucky to have stumbled your way! Best of luck to you and I hope we will see each other again.
Ashley