What I Have Learned
My hope from this course would be
that I have become much more aware and informed about my inner feelings and
those of my children and their families who come from diverse backgrounds. Early in my career, I felt that my students
would conform to my beliefs. I was so naïve
and inexperienced. As a child, I had very
little exposure to diversity. This probably
helped lead me to such a simple mindset.
Even after all these years, this course and my fellow students have
taught me so much about diversity, equity, and social justice in early
childhood education.
My
goal from this course would be to continue to learn my about diversity and
anti-bias education. I have gained many
insights for my classroom. I need to
ensure all my children are comfortable, represented, and respected for their
unique gifts and cultural backgrounds.
Our kindergarten program has provided some activities, projects, and
books on this topic. However, we need to
do so much more. As educators, we need
to provide instruction throughout the year in regards to anti-bias
education. Our children live in a very
diverse world. We need to prepare them
for the future.
I
would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Klein and my fellow students. Our discussion posts have been so insightful,
informative, and very interesting. We
have shared personal stories which have allowed each of us to gain wonderful
knowledge and perspective. I am so
grateful for all the help and positive feedback I have received from all of
you. It is hard to believe how far we
have come together throughout our Walden courses with only two more to complete
before graduation. We have chosen an
honorable profession that allows us to make a positive impact on our little
ones. It has been an amazing
experience! Many thanks and blessings to
everyone! Cindy Rube
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