The community I live in represent many ethnic groups
therefore in order, to develop an anti bias environment. My front door would say welcome with a mixed
picture of each child that represents the many ethnicities in the community. Upon
entering the setting I will place a sign in section for the child and their
family along with a cubby for each child to place their belonging in. The walls
and bulletin boards display bright beautiful color. I will create a bulletin
board section that will allow each child to take turns sharing pictures of
themselves and their families. . My staff will represent diversity ethnicity as
well. It would also display various forms of families such as single parent,
extended family biracial and so forth. The material I will include in the
environment to introduce anti bias is different varieties of music, the library
will include books from various area represent every form of diversity. It will
also include stories, puzzle, games and dolls.
I would also establish an area for dramatic play that will focus on
diversity by incorporating various clothing items from different cultures in
addition to play food dishes and more. Many
of the residence in the area have porches as represented in Andriana’s care
home with that in mind I would like to have environment that has walk up porch
as you enter and exit the environment (Laureate, 2011). I also like the area
that allowed children having separation anxieties time to adjust. I choose to include each of these entities
into my anti bias environment because I feel that through each representation
each child and their family will see some of themselves in the environment as
well as expose them to other differences regarding culture, race, social identities
and so forth. In regards to the cubby area for the child it gives them feeling
of acceptance to be able to place their belongings in a place of their own
which one of the most important factors to me.
References:
Derman-Sparks, L., & Olsen Edwards, J. (2010). Anti-bias education for young children and ourselves. Washington, DC: NAEYC.
Laureate Education, Inc.( 2011). Welcome to anti-bias learning community.
Derman-Sparks, L., & Olsen Edwards, J. (2010). Anti-bias education for young children and ourselves. Washington, DC: NAEYC.
Laureate Education, Inc.( 2011). Welcome to anti-bias learning community.
Kvonya,
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of having the picture of the ethnic representation of each child in your program at the entrance. I believe it pretty much says we are all alike and different but are all welcome and accepted.
Thanks for your post.
I lke how you would display the various forms of families and the bright colors on the walls. The bright colors represents joy and liveliness; happy and cheerful times. Derman- Sparks & Edwards (2010) mentions, "an environment rich in anti-bias materials invites exploration and discovery and supports children's play and conversations in both emergent and planned activities" (p. 43).
ReplyDeleteKvonya, I really like the idea of the welcome sign on the door depicting all of the children in the program! From the moment the children arrive, they will realize that they belong and are represented.
ReplyDeleteI really like your vision. It seems like it would be such a welcoming and cheerful setting. I really like the idea of having a separate place for children with separation anxiety to adjust before going into the setting. The setting seems very warm and welcoming. Thanks for sharing such great ideas!
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