Blog week 8
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The hope I have going forward is that when I work with people who come from a different background that me is that I will be able to get to know them on a personal level. I also want to be aware that any hidden bias I may have does not creep in to my thinking about the child or his family. For instance if I have a young child who seems to be treated as a little prince by his parents I don't want to assume they are spoiling him but be able to understand that in their culture this behavior is perfectly acceptable. I want to be able to look deeper into another culture and gain an appreciation for what is there. Learning not to judge a situation is the most important thing I can do for my children and the families I serve.
In the early childhood education field I want to bring about understanding of differences in learning style and teaching methods. I am a Montessori teacher. In the Montessori world at times we can get so set in our ways of teaching and thinking we forget that being static because we believe so fundamentally in the Montessori Method we put other educators off. I would like to create a space where in we as Montessorians and other ECE professionals can have true and honest conversations about what matters to the children not our agenda.
Dr Kiem and fellow scholars, this has been a fun part of the journey and I hope we get to continue together in our next class, Collaboration and Communication. I've enjoyed hearing your stories as we have gone through the social identity process and may you all continue to grow and contribute in a meaningful way to the children and families you serve.
Peace and all good
Thanks for dropping by
Linda,
ReplyDeleteThank you for all of your valuable insight regarding diversity and equity. I can relate to your example of the perception that some educators have about children who they think are spoiled. I have heard comments very similar in my professional travels. My question is always, how do you define "spoiled?"
You are right. We as educators need to investigate further to gain a better understanding of the culture of the family. When we open dialogue and be brave enough to ask questions, we can become anti-bias educators.
Thank you for your insights on various issues like sexism, and good luck in future classes, see you in collab and comm hopefully lol
ReplyDeleteLinda,
ReplyDeleteI would like to thank you for your support; I appreciate your encouraging words and positive feedback. Last course before the core classes; I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, we are almost there.
My hope is that all people come to understand that we live in a diverse world and we all deserve to be treated with equity and social justice. My hope is to teach children to accept all people for who they are and embrace and celebrate our unique differences. See you in the next course!