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 overContinue reading “The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression, Part II”
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Welcoming Families From Around the World
Did you know that there are 194 countries in the world today (Kershner, 2020)? Out of those countries, the United States population makes up about 150 of those countries (Laureate, 2011). It’s no doubt “that as an early childhood professional you will encounter children from diverse backgrounds whose families may have come from many differentContinue reading “Welcoming Families From Around the World”
The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression
Over the last few weeks, I’ve learned, observed, and shared examples of microaggressions. I’ve also learned about personal biases as well as institutional prejudices, oppression, and that anyone can encounter these incidents of inequality. I can remember an incident where witnessed one of my family members become a target of bias, prejudice, and oppression. ItContinue reading “The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression”
Practicing Awareness of Microaggressions
Microaggresions? What in the world does that mean? Microaggressions are “brief everyday indignities that are verbal, behaviors, or environmental.” They can be “intentionally or unintentionally communicated to women, people of color, to gay/lesbians that have an insulting message behind them that often times causes sever psychological distress and harm” (Laureate, 2011). Among these microagressions layContinue reading “Practicing Awareness of Microaggressions”
Perspectives on Diversity and Culture.
An effective method to deepen one’s grasp of any topic is to listen to and then reflect on those ideas (Laureate, 2011). This week, I was provided the opportunity to ask other people what they think about diversity and culture. Below are their responses: Jewandra Rawls, Ph. D in Developmental Specialists – Age 52 “CultureContinue reading “Perspectives on Diversity and Culture.”
My Family Culture
Imagine “a major catastrophe has almost completely devastated the infrastructure of your country. The emergency government has decided that the surviving citizens will be best served if they are evacuated to other countries willing to take refugees. You and your immediate family are among the survivors of this catastrophic event. However, you have absolutely noContinue reading “My Family Culture”
Bridging the Gap in Early Childhood Education 