What an amazing 8 weeks it has been! I feel that I have learned so much from this course, and feel like I will be able to take the information to better myself in my career.
My hope for working with children and families of diverse backgrounds is that I am able to welcome them and make them feel very comfortable in my center. I want ALL families to feel that I am here for them and understand them, but many international families or families with diverse backgrounds come with extra needs, and I want to be able to have them integrate into my center with little issue. I also hope to grow from working with families (ALL families). Every family has something that I can learn from, and I want to be open to learning from each of them.
For the early childhood field in general, I would like to see more national support for understanding diversity and multi culturalism education for teachers. It would be so amazing if there was a course, like required CPR or First Aid that teachers would be required to go through to work with families.
Finally, I cannot say thank you enough to all of my colleagues this time around in EDUC 6164, each of you have made me think with your comments and support. I appreciate the Walden community and structure. It really makes us interact with our personal and professional takes on so many topics.
I'd also like to thank Dr. Parrish for her support and knowledge. Her style of teaching has been the best I have experienced so far, and I appreciate the hard work she put in to making us each feel like we had a voice and opinion on everything.
Here's to the next 8 weeks!
Hi Machaela
ReplyDeleteIt is great feeling when newcomers are, welcomed in a center. I agree with you teachers can learn from their families in the center. It sounds like you have a lot of experiences working in a diverse program. I have enjoyed reading your post as they were very informative. Best wishes to you in the education filed. I can tell that you are passionate for all of your children. I like that you included all families.
LaNea
Being able to be welcoming to someone that is not familiar with the new style and culture of a classroom is a great goal! If the teacher is welcoming, then the child will feel comfortable in her care. I really do enjoy reading your posts, and always find the insightful. The best of luck in the next course (:
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