My Hope:
My hope for the families and children that I work with will feel welcomed and at home in my classroom. I hope that I am able to depict an open mind, limit stereotypical behaviors that has been learned, and move towards an anti-bias learning environment. I hope that I can work with all the families and children and truly depict their diverse cultures and family values. My hope is that I can share my knowledge with other staff so that all children and families within our center fill welcomed and at home in this learning environment. My hope is to set a positive example for others so that all can become anti-bias in our thoughts and throughout our lives. My hope is that the world will become fair, equitable, and demonstrate social justice for all.
My Goal for the Early Childhood Field
A goal that I would like to set for the early childhood field is that every child has an equitable opportunity for education in a bias free environment. This environment needs to address different ethnicities, races, genders, abilities, and family types. This learning environment needs to address stereotypes and help children to figure out what is a stereotype and what is a fact. Children should learn about other groups of people and a factual manner. Every child will have a bias free, equitable, and social just learning environment.
A Special Thank You
I would like to say thank you to all my colleagues for your input and support throughout this course. I have learned a lot through your experiences and thoughts that you have shared. I thank you so very much and I hope that I have helped in your learning process as much as you have in mine. I would also like to send a thank you to Dr. Kien for your support and feedback is this essential journey to becoming an anti-bias educator. Thank you!!
Lucinda,
ReplyDeleteI want to wish you the best of luck on your continued journey as an anti-bias educator. I enjoyed collaborating with you throughout this course.
Crystal
Luci,
ReplyDeleteI always looked forward to reading your blogs and discussions to get your take on things. Thank you for taking the time to read my blogs and for encouraging me! Best wishes as you pursue your goals.
Suzanne
Lucinda,
ReplyDeleteThis blog as usual was superb! I agree that every child deserves the opportunity to learn. Wouldn't it be nice if everyone's mindset was open and realized that we are all humans on this planet that want to live, survive and strive! Thank you again for the great blogs this course!
Luci,
ReplyDeleteAs always it has been a pleasure working with you through this journey! Like you I plan to implore goals that implement a bias free enviornment and teach other educators of the critical nature of including culture and diveristy in the classroom. See you in a week as we finish up our program and explore new adventures!
Lucinda,
ReplyDeleteIt has been a pleasure being in class with you again. Thank you for your support throughout the course. I wish the best on your continued journey.
Thanks again,
Crystal