One hope I have when working with children and their families who come from diverse backgrounds is to let them know that they both are accepted and welcomed both in the classroom and the community. Their culture will become a part of the classroom curriculmn.
One goal related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice is to teach our young students to lead the change in diversity by being accepting of differences. The older adults biases and prejudices are theirs and not yours, and for you to make your own decisions on cultural diversity, equity, and social justice.
I thank my colleagues for being open about learning of their own prejudices and biases, and how they will make changes both in their personal and professional life. Your questions have made me to look inward to see what I need to change to become a better educator and person. Your support has been rewarding, and I wish you all a successful career in Early Childhood Studies.
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Welcome Families From Around The World.
I have chosen the country of Ghana which is on the west coast of Africa. The native language of Ghana is English. The first thing I would do is to get to know about the culture of Ghana which includes its heritage, food, language, and gender roles. Next, I will learn about the educational system and what is expected of the students. Then I will get to know the gender roles of the parents. I will learn about the government system. Lastly I will set up a meeting where I can meet with the student and her family.
The parents will be asked about what are their education's goal and expectations for their child. An open line of communication will be extended to the parents through email, phone, or a face to face meeting. Any concerns of the parents will be addressed. My classroom will explore the different cultures of my classroom every week instead of one holiday or special occasion. Then I will ask te parents to tell me about their child.
After meeting the parents, then I would get to meet with my student. I will ask her what are her favorite games, food, and television shows. Next I will ask her about her favorite subjects, and the ones which are not her favorites and why. She will know that there will always be open communication between me and her and her parents. I will tell her what are the expectations of the classroom and the goals that we are going to meet.
These preparations will let the parents know that I care about them and their child. I will get to know my student academicaaly, socially, and emotionally. I will bring real world experiences which connect my student with the curriculum. The classroom will be safe and welcoming. Students will be encourage to care for one another both inside of and outside of the classroom.
The parents will be asked about what are their education's goal and expectations for their child. An open line of communication will be extended to the parents through email, phone, or a face to face meeting. Any concerns of the parents will be addressed. My classroom will explore the different cultures of my classroom every week instead of one holiday or special occasion. Then I will ask te parents to tell me about their child.
After meeting the parents, then I would get to meet with my student. I will ask her what are her favorite games, food, and television shows. Next I will ask her about her favorite subjects, and the ones which are not her favorites and why. She will know that there will always be open communication between me and her and her parents. I will tell her what are the expectations of the classroom and the goals that we are going to meet.
These preparations will let the parents know that I care about them and their child. I will get to know my student academicaaly, socially, and emotionally. I will bring real world experiences which connect my student with the curriculum. The classroom will be safe and welcoming. Students will be encourage to care for one another both inside of and outside of the classroom.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression.
I was wondering what I was going to write about, and then I see tis article in my facebook feed. Georgia Southern students burn speaker's book after lecture. Jennie Capo Crucet is Cubean American novelist and short story writer. She was speaking on her novel "Make Your Home Among Strangers" that follows the story of a Hispanic girl, inspired by her own struggle growing up in a predominately white environment. Her speech was on White Privilege "But some students objected to her remarks doing the question-and-answer part of the lecture.
Jennie Capo Crucet spoke of white privilege being a real thing and benefiting the dominant culture. "Students at Georgia Southern literally burning my novel, This is where we are, America" (Crucet, 2019)". One student pressed her about her statements on the majority of white people being privileged."The student ask what make you believe that it's okay to come to our campus like this, when we are supposed to be promoting diversity on this campus, which is what we are taught. I don't understand what the purpose was." (Crucet, 2019) Her response was because I was invited, and I talked about white privilege because it is a real thing that you are actually benefiting from right now in even asking this question.
The students had a hostile reaction that reminded her of an encounter in her real life. The students begin shouting back and forth at each other. She asked the faculty to follow up with the student and the other students who were shouting at each other and for them to have a meaningful conversation.
This shows that some people in the dominant culture does not realize the privileges that are afforded to them. This shows how some races feel dominated by the dominate culture. The only way to remedy the problem is to have open discussion which may be uncomfortable at times.
Reference:
Svokos, Alexander. 2019 ABC News.
Jennie Capo Crucet spoke of white privilege being a real thing and benefiting the dominant culture. "Students at Georgia Southern literally burning my novel, This is where we are, America" (Crucet, 2019)". One student pressed her about her statements on the majority of white people being privileged."The student ask what make you believe that it's okay to come to our campus like this, when we are supposed to be promoting diversity on this campus, which is what we are taught. I don't understand what the purpose was." (Crucet, 2019) Her response was because I was invited, and I talked about white privilege because it is a real thing that you are actually benefiting from right now in even asking this question.
The students had a hostile reaction that reminded her of an encounter in her real life. The students begin shouting back and forth at each other. She asked the faculty to follow up with the student and the other students who were shouting at each other and for them to have a meaningful conversation.
This shows that some people in the dominant culture does not realize the privileges that are afforded to them. This shows how some races feel dominated by the dominate culture. The only way to remedy the problem is to have open discussion which may be uncomfortable at times.
Reference:
Svokos, Alexander. 2019 ABC News.
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Practicing Awareness of Microaggression
My experience with microaggression has been plenty. A memorial one is one that I witnessed. I don't know how many of you have been a server in a fast food restaurant. I was at this particular establishment and a group of black customers were walking up to the entrance of the door. I overheard one of the white servers say "here comes a groups of blacks, and you know that they do not tip well or at all." I was curious to see what the outcome will be after the party had consumed their meal, and if the party left a tip. Well, the server was correct because the tip was very small for the time and service that she had provided. I felt bad because what the server said came true.
In my younger days, I took a job in Atlanta, GA. My co-workers played a joke on me when we went to a restaurant for lunch for my first pay check, and they all left the table to excuse themselves for the restroom, but they had left the restaurant and left me with the bill. I paid the bill, but then the server came running after me about the tip. I was never taught the amount of tip that you was supposed to leave. All I had ever seen was my parents or relatives would leave one or two dollars.
This was my first time experience with tipping, so I asked her how much. She told me about the 15% gratuity to the total bill. So I gave her the money for the tip, and I have been leaving the 15% gratuity, and if the service is outstanding a 20% gratuity every since. The stereotype is that most black people do not tip well or at all. I still see it today where blacks tip or not, but I have seen other races leave little or no tips for their servers as well, and then others leave the gratuity and a little more. When I am with my date, family members, or co-workers at a restaurant, I make sure the tip is at least 15% of the total bill.
In my younger days, I took a job in Atlanta, GA. My co-workers played a joke on me when we went to a restaurant for lunch for my first pay check, and they all left the table to excuse themselves for the restroom, but they had left the restaurant and left me with the bill. I paid the bill, but then the server came running after me about the tip. I was never taught the amount of tip that you was supposed to leave. All I had ever seen was my parents or relatives would leave one or two dollars.
This was my first time experience with tipping, so I asked her how much. She told me about the 15% gratuity to the total bill. So I gave her the money for the tip, and I have been leaving the 15% gratuity, and if the service is outstanding a 20% gratuity every since. The stereotype is that most black people do not tip well or at all. I still see it today where blacks tip or not, but I have seen other races leave little or no tips for their servers as well, and then others leave the gratuity and a little more. When I am with my date, family members, or co-workers at a restaurant, I make sure the tip is at least 15% of the total bill.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Perspectives on Diversity and Culture
My colleagues responded to the definition of culture and diversity the following ways. Dr. Christian defined culture as fashion, ways, and lifestyles from different races and beliefs. Dr. Wilcox gave a more detail definition of culture. "It is what they believe, how they act, what they wear, what they listen to, and who they pray to." (Wilcox, 2019). She states culture defines a person from the inside out and make each of us unique.
Diversity was defined as a representation of multiple different cultures and races within a setting. Dr. Wilcox gave a more detailed description of diversity. "Diversity is a widespread representation of the ecletic mix that makes up the human race." (Wilcox, 2019). She speaks on not just focusing on just race, religion, or sexual orientation, but we should look at beliefs and values represented across all of the individuals within any group or organization. "Including variety in culures, ethnicities, socio economic status, religion, and sexual orientation an mutual understanding and respect for differences to grow and mature instead of distrust, fear and understanding." (Wilcox, 2019).
Dr. Christian and Dr. Wilcox perspectives and culture and diversity have given me more insight. I have not put to much input in using fashion when looking at culture. Dr. Wilcox defining a person from the inside out and that makes each of us a unique person in describing culture has never been given to much of thought. I will now implement fashion and the inside and out of a person when making my assumptions on culture.
Reference:
Wilcox. Dr. (2019). Wesleyan College.
Christian. Dr. (2019). Bibb County Board of Education.
Diversity was defined as a representation of multiple different cultures and races within a setting. Dr. Wilcox gave a more detailed description of diversity. "Diversity is a widespread representation of the ecletic mix that makes up the human race." (Wilcox, 2019). She speaks on not just focusing on just race, religion, or sexual orientation, but we should look at beliefs and values represented across all of the individuals within any group or organization. "Including variety in culures, ethnicities, socio economic status, religion, and sexual orientation an mutual understanding and respect for differences to grow and mature instead of distrust, fear and understanding." (Wilcox, 2019).
Dr. Christian and Dr. Wilcox perspectives and culture and diversity have given me more insight. I have not put to much input in using fashion when looking at culture. Dr. Wilcox defining a person from the inside out and that makes each of us a unique person in describing culture has never been given to much of thought. I will now implement fashion and the inside and out of a person when making my assumptions on culture.
Reference:
Wilcox. Dr. (2019). Wesleyan College.
Christian. Dr. (2019). Bibb County Board of Education.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Insights
Three small items that are to be taken are the Bible, Recipe Book, and family album. The Bible is the foundation of the Black community here in America. You cannot forget the homemade dishes that are passes down from families. The holidays are when your family's favorite dishes of dressing, custards, collard greens, chitlings, and sweet potatoes pie. My mother and sister makes homemade pizza, coconut cake, and fried chitlings. The family album is my third choice. My cousin posted a picture on facebook of me, my brothers and sisters, and her when we were outside playing in grandma's yard. There are pictures of my grandpas, grand moms, great aunts, great uncles, and cousins.
African Culture begins in the 1600's when our ancestors were brought here. The Bible, Family Heritage, and Recipes, are the staples of the African American community. Many of my white friends are always asking me from dressing, custard and sweet potatoes pies during the holidays. I have learn one thing which is our cultures may be diverse, but food can bring us together.
African Culture begins in the 1600's when our ancestors were brought here. The Bible, Family Heritage, and Recipes, are the staples of the African American community. Many of my white friends are always asking me from dressing, custard and sweet potatoes pies during the holidays. I have learn one thing which is our cultures may be diverse, but food can bring us together.
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