One hope that you have when you
think about working with children and families who come from diverse
backgrounds (any format and any length)
My hope when
I think about working with children and families who come from diverse
backgrounds is that I can continue to do what I love, working with and for
children from across the world. I hope that we as a society will one day come
together and treat all children and their families with respect and love. Show
no bias because of who they are, where they may have come from. We need to
think before we speak, because we were once children too.
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)
My goal
is to spread the word. I need to let others in the early childhood field know
more about being bias and how we should treat our children from diverse backgrounds.
I did not know how much some things bother me and I had to do some inner cleansing.
I know how to treat others and give the respect, but I found out through this
class I was not right within myself. If I can get out and let others know what I
have learned, so much could change for the better in diversity, equity and
social justice for us all.
What can
I say but thank you for all the words of wisdom that you have passed on to me
though my discussions and here in my blog. I thank each of you for all of the
resources that you have made available for me to use in my studies as I
continue to work for our children. I have shared with you my feelings and parts
of my life that I would not tell to strangers. You are all my friends. Keep in touch. Hope to hear from you all. Just my thoughts
and opinion, no really it is.
Sandra McNair
Sandra,
ReplyDeleteThis course did make me dig deep into my past and uncover feelings that I may have about myself and others from diverse backgrounds. I am glad I had the opportunity to uncover hidden biases and improve as an anti-bias educator. I thank you as well for being open and sharing such personal information about yourself throughout the course.
Krista
Sandra, I have particularly enjoyed your blog for its authenticity and honesty. I wish you well on your journey of introspection and self-reflection (inner cleansing). I need to do a bit of that myself! Take care.
ReplyDeleteSandra,
ReplyDeleteYour passion for working with children and their families shows in your posts and discussions. I wish you the best of luck in advocating about biases and diversity. I look forward to learning with you in future courses.
Amanda
Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI like what you mentioned about treating all families with respect and love. Families should all be treated in that same caring, fair way. It is sad, but I do know some teachers who show favoritism towards the families who help out more in the classroom or have “higher up” in society. Thank you for sharing all of your thoughts, comments, and insights!
Hi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteLike you, this course has caused me to look deep inside to identify and correct some underlying issues, that I may have never knew existed. I also believe that respect is the prerequisite to building any healthy relationships. I enjoyed reading your posts throughout this course!!! Good Luck in your future courses!!!
Hello Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your comments. You are very passionate about this field, therefore, I know that you will continue to be a respected professional in the early childhood field. I would like to wish you good luck as you continue your educational goals.