One hope that I have when I think about working with children
and families who come from diverse backgrounds is mutual learning. I hope that I will use what I learn from children
and families to better help them and hope they will learn as well. I will research and integrate their culture
to help build and become a part of a strong support system for the child. I feel that by working together we can create
a shared understanding of each other and what is best for the child. The goal can only be achieved if we can
establish a connection of respect for each other and our active roles.
One goal that I would like to set for the early childhood
field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice is to continue
working with other fields in collaboration.
A lot of the issues stem from other non-traditionally related disciplines. For example, classism deals with economics
and ableism can be linked to city planning or even the field of architecture. Politics, government, medicine and science and
the information they hold can help progress in the Early Childhood field and
make an even greater impact on society. I feel that other disciplines can offer
perspectives, insights and support when it comes to issues of diversity, equity
and social justice.
I would like to say thank you to all of you my
colleagues. I wish you all the best of
luck as you continue your studies and hope you truly enjoy your time off, you
deserve it!
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