The
point of inclusive, anti-bias learning environment is to support all children
growing in the sense of feeling safe and loved and belonging (Laureate
Education, Inc., 2011). We live in a world filled with differences. As a unique
human being, none of us is the exact same as the other. It is not fair to tell someone has to be same
as someone else. "Diversity equity issues are the heart of what we were
studying. It's not that we are different that causes problems. It is that we
are treated badly based on those differences." (Laureate Education, Inc.,
2011). In order to be proud of whom they
are, children benefit from learning in the inclusive and anti-bias early childhood
education environment (Derman-Sparks
& Olsen Edwards, 2010). I hope we, as the anti-bias early
childhood professionals will dedicate on the mission that is building the
inclusive and anti-bias early childhood environment to support our little ones
who will be pound of who they are, no matter of the colors of their skins, the various
abilities they have, the economic class their families group, and the nationality
they are. I hope in my early childhood classroom setting, each child will be
acceptable regardless their races, nationalities, languages, religions,
economic status, family cultures, and various abilities. I hope all the
children and their families and teachers will present their pride and care
about each other the same time will not be superior others. Everyone will be
respected fully and appreciated differences.
Thanks
to my colleagues for their collaborating and supporting my professional and
personal growth. I have benefit from their insights and experiences in their
working with children and their families during the course study. I am starting
feel that I am not alone in the mission. I am feeling there are many anti-bias
professionals who are by my back.
References
Derman-Sparks,
L., & Olsen Edwards, J. (2010). Anti-bias
education for young children and ourselves. Washington, D.C.: National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Laureate
Education, Inc. (2011). Strategies for working with diverse children: Learning
about fairness: Varying abilities. Baltimore, MD: Author
As Olsen Edwards (2011) noted in the media presentation"Diversity equity issues are the heart of what we were studying. It's not that we are different that causes problems. It is that we are treated badly based on those differences." (Laureate Education, Inc., 2011). As early childhood educators, it is our responsibility to ensure that every child feels welcomed and safe in the anti-bias environment. When this is achieved, they begin the process of learning, understanding and accepting who they are and the identity of others. I enjoyed your post and I think that the pictures added a personal touch.
ReplyDeleteAloha Sara,
ReplyDeleteIt's been a special blessing having you in this class and I wish you a very bright future. I will think of you as a partner in this anti-bias journey that we are on and it will motivate me to action. Thank you
Hi Sara,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog and the pictures you included were insightful. As our Course Media pointed out, "It's not that we are different that causes problems. It is that we are treated badly based on those differences" (Course Media 2011). I think with many of us sharing information such as the pictures you did, it will help begin to spread the message that our differences don't make us different at all. Best of luck to you.
Hi Sara,
ReplyDeleteI am in your final class at Walden University. I am looking forward to collaborating with you.
Can't wait to hear about your views in early childhood education and the issue that resonates and interest you the most.
Maria