As an early childhood educator, I hope to be an effective culturally responsive teacher when I work with children and families that come from diverse backgrounds. In order for me to be effective, I will strive to make learning more appropriate and teach the "whole" child, by taking each child's strengths and challenges into account, and plan and develop the curriculum and environment accordingly.
One goal I would like for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice would be to set the foundation in early childhood for every child to grow up in a world free from bias and discrimination, and be able to learn in an positive environment that will promote academics success in their lives.
I would like to thank Dr. Morgan and my colleagues for a successful learning journey in this course of "Perspectives on Diversity and Equity". I wish that each and everyone of you will continue to fulfill your goals in the early childhood field, and strive to promote equity, and social justice in an increasingly diverse nation.
Carol, it is so important to look at teaching the whole child. We really need to see past just celebrating the proper holidays and thinking about true diversity of the classroom and in our teaching methods. You really hit the nail on the head here, good job!
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ReplyDeleteI really liked reading your goal and have the same hopes for children in the future! I wish you the best in your studies!
Thanks Carol for your blogs for this course. I wish you well with your endeavor to advocate for equity and social justice for all.
ReplyDeleteCarol, I would love to see a day come when the world has no more prejudice or bias behaviors. I think it starts with great teachers that teach about differences.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your wonderful blogs!