Being respectful and supportive are the hopes that I have when I think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds. I want families to feel comfortable communicating with me regarding any topics. I aim to build great relationships with both children and their families. In addition, one goal that I would like to set for the early childhood education field is to prepare and train all professionals of the importance to be responsive to diverse backgrounds. It is essential to react swiftly to issues related to diversity, equity, and social justice.
To my colleagues and instructor, thank you for your effortless support. Each of you have influenced me in various ways and I am very thankful to have experienced this course with you. I wish the best for everyone and hope that you will achieve your goals.
Keep this in mind:
"Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal." -Rabindranath Tagore
Shine Bright!
Hello Latasha,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on your hopes of being respectful and supportive when working with children and families who com from diverse backgrounds. I love your quote by Rabindranath Tagore. Thanks for sharing. I wish you the best in the future.
LaCasa Mosby
Latasha,
ReplyDeleteBeing respectful and supportive will help build those strong parent partnerships. I also agree that we need to educate others on being responsive to diversity. Thanks so much for all of your insights through out this course. I have thoroughly enjoyed them!
Christina
Latasha,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments and support throughout this course. I've enjoyed reading your discussion and blog posts.
I think that building relationships and trust with families and students is so very important as well. That's really where it all starts! You can't get to know a lot that matters about a family unless you've built that foundation.
Amanda