At the beginning of this journey, I was able to establish and become part of a “collaborative learning community” (Laureate, 2011). As I have progressed, my colleagues and I have been “studying together and supporting each other’s goals with regard to taking on and mastering challenges” (Laureate, 2011). As I take time and reflect over the last few weeks into months, my aspirations have changed, with regards to my views on diversity, equity, and social justice.
One hope that I have when I think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds is to find ways for us, as early childhood professionals, to respect the different views that each culture brings into the classroom. With this in mind, one goal I would like to set for the early childhood field, as related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice, is to treat children with respect of this differences. Give them the same opportunity in access to educational resources and higher education.
The community that was created during this last 8 weeks have been nothing but supportive and I’m glad that I could be a part of that neighborhood of professionals, as I continue on this journey. I wish nothing but the best for my colleagues. Thank you for your support and professional love – continue to strive for the purpose God called you into this world to be.
Resouce:
Laureate Education (Producer). (2011). Perspectives on Diversity and Equity: The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Bridging the Gap in Early Childhood Education 