One hope that I have when I think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds is that they truly embrace those families for who they are and do their best to genuinely show compassion and a desire to learn ways to help them. Many times, individuals in the education field strive to meet certain standards in order to align themselves with organizations that will increase their visibility or verify that they are a cut above the rest. However, in the process, they often neglect the real interactions needed in order to check boxes and look good on paper. Instead, organizations should be concerned about the true needs of the families they serve.
One goal you I would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice is to keep an open heart and mind. Put yourself in the shoes of those people you have been positioned to help.
Thank you all for sharing this journey with me over the past couple of months. I have learned so much and gotten different perspectives. I hope to go forward with a lot of the viewpoints and insights I have gained. I wish you all well on your future endeavors.
Alvia,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing a little bit of yourself with us this semester. We have come a long way in regards to our studies. I hope your new skills and understanding of anti-bias skills, and knowledge is easily accessible when needed and so forth. Wishing you the very best on all your future endeavors. It has been a pleasure emabrking on this educational journey with you, hope to see further my education path with you.
Paola
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