It is my hope that I can provide a setting where all children, no matter where they come from, feel safe and a part of my class. I want to promote a successful learning environment and understand that this may take a little more effort on my part, but am willing to do whatever it takes to help them all succeed.
One goal I would like to see for the early childhood field would be to incorporate cultural awareness into my classroom more so that when we do acquire children form diverse backgrounds, it provides for a smoother transition for the children and their families.
I appreciate all the comments and posts that you each shared throughout this course and wish you the best of luck as you continue on this journey. It has been a great class full of information that will help us as educators in the early childhood field. Hopefully we will meet again in future courses!
I think you hit the most important point when you say that you want the children to feel safe. They should even feel safe to try different roles, persona, even if they are biased, because we are there to help and support and teach and explain. Children should feel safe from bullying and prejudice and know that we will protect them and help them solve any problems they have. All children should feel safe to make mistakes too and know that we will still love them.
ReplyDeleteYou included a very important point of that children need to feel safe. Establishing a safe environment will just help and encourage the child to grow and feel welcomed in doing so. Children learn the best when they feel safe. Thanks for all your comments and insight throughout this course. I wish you the best on your journey. I hope to have more classes with you.
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