I have been working with children since I was 16 years old. I have
seen many children grow up in the past 16 years. My hope as an Early Childhood
Educator is that each child gets the opportunity to feel accepted in their learning
environment. Every child is different and deserves to be treated with respect,
despite what their differences may be. I hope to be able to continue to provide
a fair and anti-bias classroom for children, to learn, grow and play.
"If we are to
teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against
war, we shall have to begin with the children." - Mohandas Gandhi, political and
spiritual leader in India
Thank you to all of my classmates and colleagues for helping me along
this journey to further my knowledge of creating the best possible learning environment
for children.
References
Releasing Children from Poverty
in Jesus Name. Famous Quotes about
Children Retrieved from: http://www.compassion.com/child-advocacy/find-your-voice/famous-quotes/
Hello April!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the link about famous quotes! Awesome! Yes, children and their families deserve to be treated equal just as their peers. No child should ever feel that they were not given an opportunity because of their culture, family structure, and or religion. Children are children and are innocent of the many biases that are floating in their space. As educators, we are the ones that need to educate children and protect children from stereotyping other children and families. What we do makes the difference in each child's life! One of my passions is to be a strong advocate for children and families and to create environments that support differences in others.
I would like to also thank you for your expertise that you have brought to our class and wish you the best in your future.
Cotati
We must ensure that our learning environments promote fairness for all children. To promote acceptance for all is to include anti-bias learning materials, encourage children’s discussions about differences, and ensuring all children’s cultures are represented in the learning environment.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
April,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your ideas and insight throughout this course. The experiences you have shared have been touching and have encouraged me in my personal and professional life. I wish the best of luck to you as we are almost finished this program!
Caitlin