One hope that I have
when I think of working with children and families who come from diverse
backgrounds is that they feel that they are a priority to me and my
classroom. I hope that they understand
that I am interested in who they are and what they bring. I also hope that I show them just how much I
want to gain their trust in knowing that I am here to make them feel part of
the classroom. I mostly hope that they
understand that we are a team and I value who they are!
I would like to set a personal goal for myself related to
issues of diversity, equity, and social justice! I will take more time to continue to learn
about families from different backgrounds and lifestyles different than my
own. I will show these families that I
am a neutral resource and can be trusted by them. Even though I may not agree or understand at
all times, I will put my own beliefs aside, to make sure that families know
that I am trustworthy and willing to put their needs first!
I would like to thank you all for your support, kind
words, encouragements, and ideas to help me move forward in my journey! I have truly learned so much and am honored
to continue in this learning process! I
wish you all much success in your journey also!
Learning is a positive, powerful thing. Continue to learn, that's what keeps us going as humans. Good luck on future courses. Maybe I will be joining you again in another class. Be blessed.
ReplyDeleteJoyce
Felicia,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have some pretty great hopes and goals for early childhood. Your goal of wanting to put aside your own beliefs to truly show children and families that you are trustworthy and willing to put their need first sounds like a great ambition! May you have great success in all you do. Never stop learning as you go!
Erin