EDUC - 6164 Week 8

The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression

During the last few weeks of class and after assessing myself on biases I found that I have formed some biases and the ONE hope I have is that I defeat any biases I have to I can make sure that I support all children and their families. 

As an early childhood educator my GOAL is to become culturally responsive, so I can support diversity of children and their families.

I would like to take the time to thank all my colleagues for providing feedback to my discussions and blogs.  I would also like to thank them for becoming vulnerable and sharing their stories of struggles and cruelties they have experienced.  

EDUC 6164 - Week 7

Africa

1.      I would start by researching the country of Africa to make sure I know what they are accustomed to including their values and norms, so I can be able to communicate in a respectful manner.

2.      I would incorporate in my classroom the culture in Africa on the board that I have all the other children’s cultures. I would ask them to bring something to the class that I can also put on that board that will share with us something about their cultures

3.      I will make sure that I have an interpreter, so I am able to communicate in case the family do not speak English.  I want to make sure that we are communicating so I can make them feel welcomed.

4.      I would invite them to the classroom, so they could share with us a bit about their background, so we can all learn directly from them about their cultures.

5.      I will make sure that I do not cross any boundaries and respect their culture.

            The benefits of preparing before I meet the family and learn what I can about their cultures and beliefs will show that I have an interest in their child and the family as well.  It will also show to them that I respect their culture and that learning more about who they are will open the lines of communication.  I will make them feel welcome and cared for if I show that I have taken the time to learn about their cultures.