When working with children and families who come from
diverse backgrounds my hope is that I am able to provide them with the services
that caters to their needs and create a learning environment that is welcoming
to all. Children want to know that they are loved and valued, my job is to
ensure they receive what they need.
One goal I have set and would like to see happen in the
early childhood field that relates to issues of diversity, equity, and social
justice is to help policy makers create a curriculum that supports the diverse
needs of individuals and not focus so much on each child learning the same
exact thing.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank my
instructor, Professor Klein and my fellow colleagues for all you feedback and
information you shared in this course. It is always a great experience when you
are working with others who are working toward a common goal. Sharing valuable
information with each other helps us as we continue on our journey to eliminate
issues of diversity, equity, and social justice.
Teresa,
ReplyDeleteI think it is important that children and their families are welcomed to a creative learning environment that benefits everyone. I agree that we need to have policy set in place that supports the “whole” child, including individualization and not one curriculum for all children; hence all children are not like, and they do not develop or learn based on one set of standards. As educators, we need to advocate for more policies that include teaching children about diversity, and teaching children based on their needs and not the needs of the system or policymakers.
Tresa
ReplyDeleteI agree the issue of diversity is an important in the education world. To be understood is to first understand. That is a motto we can all live by.
It has been nice to know you through the class. Good luck on your continued journey
Hi Theresa,
ReplyDeleteDue to my Special Education degree I cannot agree with you more about not having a one curriculum for every child. We definitely need to adjust our curriculum to fit each individual child.
Nice job,
Jamie
Hello Teresa,
ReplyDeleteI agree that there needs to be a curriculum that allows for the diverse needs of children and not just teaching all children the exact same way. I have enjoyed reading your posts and blogs, and reading your comments as well. Your experiences have helped me to grow as an individual, but also as a teacher. We learn so much from one another, and I want to thank you for all of your input. Congrats, Teresa, we made it through these 8 weeks, we are almost at the finish line!
Hi Teresa
ReplyDeleteI agree with you the important of diversity in the education world. I also agree that its important the children and their families are welcome to a creative learning environment that benefits everyone.