Throughout this course, I have learned that it takes more than teaching curriculum to children. There is so much that educators have to commit to children and their families. The one hope that I have pertaining to diverse backgrounds is to always remain humble and respectful of cultural differences. As an educator, I hope to find ways to implement an environment that embrace and honor life experiences and culture of children.
One goal that I would like to set for early childhood related to diversity, equity and social justice is to continue establishing positive relationships with families and teach children about self-identity. Self identity is important because children show signs of being influenced by societal norms and biases early on.
To all of my colleagues and Dr. Ferrari especially, who have shared ample information that has helped me along the way, I want to say thank you for all the sources you have shared. There is so much that I have learned from you about what to expect, since I have not yet to teach in any classrooms or be director of a center yet. Your life experiences have become my second foundation of knowledge for operating child care, teaching, and caring for children. I always state that I have a long way to go, simply because many of my colleagues have experience in the field. Once I get that experience, I hope to be successful just as many of you are! Thanks so much for giving advice and comments on discussion boards and blogs and I hope we can continue to strengthen each other along the way!
P.S sorry so short, but my daughter fell on my computer screen and cracked about an hour ago, so I had to go find someone's computer to borrow so that I could complete my assignment. so guys, just imagine what type of night I've had.