Its Been a pleasure .....

One hope that you have when you think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds (any format and any length) I hope that I’m implanting diversity fair and understanding throughout my classroom. I hope that my families are comfortable with me presenting the work diversity to my students and giving them different sceneries and examples each day. Since I’ve been in this class diversity being my main focus because it wasn’t implemented throughout the school the proper way.

One goal you would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice (any format and any length) One goal I plan to do is to have a teaching diversity workshop for my agency so that all teaches and well as the students can understand what diversity is and what it loos lie. For myself, I just begin getting my classroom set up into a diverse classroom and making my families feel at ease when coming into the classroom.

A brief note of thanks to your colleagues

Thank you for interacting and being in communication with me for these last past 8 weeks. It’s being a joy reading everyone post and seeing the similarity of our thoughts (Because we are educators). I wish you all nothing but the best and maybe we will be able to interact in our next few classes. GOD blesses you.

WELCOMING Families from Around the World

The name of “your” family’s country of origin

Assisting a Hispanic family of 5 from Mexico Language they speak is Spanish

At least five ways in which you will prepare yourself to be culturally responsive towards this family

I will research the family and its history

I will make sure that I have all the child records from previous schools so that I’m on the same level and not taking the child too fast.

I will begin taking second languages classes so that I’m fully equipped for the family.

I will make sure that they are comfortable with their school and the way their child is being taught.

I will make sure that I have all the materials that needed to assist this family with the transition.

A brief statement describing in what ways you hope that these preparations will benefit both you and the family

I hope that these preparations are beneficial to the family because a big transition can sometimes take time. I will also make sure that the family is comfortable and that we are all on a good page and understands what’s happening. I will seek more help from colleagues to make sure that I’m fully prepared for my family and that the family is grateful got this transition.

Bias, Prejudice and oppression

What memory do you have of an incident when you experienced bias, prejudice, and/or oppression, or witnessed someone else as the target of bias, prejudice, and/or oppression? Keep in mind that one can encounter such incidents in real contexts, including online environments, as well as in fictional ones, such as movies, books, television shows, and the like.

I was 14/15 years old and my Boss mom came into my line to pay for her goods out of the grocery store. Well, I’m young trying to keep up with friends my age and I had my nails done. I must admit that the color was loud but it was summer time so I try and match the seasons with my nail polish. As I begin to punch the total amount of cash she gave me she stated that’s some N**** nail polish on your hand. Only N**** will wear that color on your hand. I politely said Thank you Mrs... And you have a fantastic day. I never frowned, looked sad or anything and continued on with my day. She went into the office discussed this with her son which is my manger and I heard him say Momma why would you say that to her. She looked at him and smile. Since that day, her feelings towards Black changed I think she was looking for a bad reaction but I didn’t give her satisfaction. My mom taught me to treat my elderly with the upmost respect and that’s what I do.

What feelings did this incident bring up for you? I didn’t show any feelings at the time, but when I got home tears begin to flow because I felt that I was belittled because of the color nail polish I wore. The next day my mom took me to get my nail polish changed and I wear calm and natural colors now

What and/or who would have to change in order to turn this incident into an opportunity for greater equity? She changed her feelings towards African Americans because she said I was very nice, respectful and has a humble spirit. She’s abut 94 years old now and every time I’m in town, I stop by that grocery store to see how she doing. It took her a while to start hugging me but now she hugs me and talks for hours.