Professional Hopes and Goals
“Dominator culture has tried to keep us all afraid, to make
us choose safety instead of risk, sameness instead of diversity. Moving through
that fear, finding out what connects us, revelling in our differences; this is
the process that brings us closer, that gives us a world of shared values, of
meaningful community.”
― Bell Hooks, Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope
― Bell Hooks, Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope
The issue of diversity and social justice brings about an array
of feelings and thoughts, some good and other’s not so good. But it is one that
is needed. For too long have bias and discrimination churned the attitudes and
actions of one culture’s dominance over others. While there have been many
strides in equality her is still much that needs to be done.
I strive to be a competent early childhood professional. My
work with children and families puts me in a position of making a difference. I
will work to help children understand differences and to speak up in the face
of adversity.
Early childhood educators are in a position to bring about change.
We encounter a multitude children and families from diverse backgrounds and we have
the knowledge and resources to help children learn positive social attitudes
regarding differences.
Thank you to all my colleagues for your insightful and
thought provoking responses during this class. Together we can make a change in
how a children view themselves and the world. Good Luck in the future!
References:
Olsen, L. D.-S., & Edwards. (2010). Anti-bias education for
children and ourselves. Washington: National Association for the
Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
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