The biggest hope I have for children and families that come from diverse backgrounds is that as they enter the environment that are able to make smooth transition and gain a quick feeling of acceptance. Imagining children feeling inadequate because they are different is heartbreaking to me.
The goal I would like to set for the early childhood field in terms of diversity, equity and social justice is not to it as treat diversity an obstacle. Embrace the differences with chance and opportunity just as if it was tradition or customary.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for sharing in our assignments. Each assignment offered me inspiration and understanding. I have view my next class and I see that unfortunately I will not be in that class with many of you. I am truly sad because several of us started out together and have been on this journey together up until this point. Anyway I wish you all well and know that my prayers are with you.
Kvonya,
ReplyDeleteI like your statement "Embrace the differences with chance and opportunity just as if it was tradition or customary." What a great way to celebrate diversity. I wish you all the best in your future studies,
Tamara
Kvonya,
ReplyDeleteI also agree with your statement of about not treating diversity as an obstacle. Prior to the course, I didn't often discuss differences among my students and myself. I thought that focusing on our similarities was all that needed to be done; now I know that's not the case.
Thanks so much for all of your insights throughout the course. I wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors.
Beki