As I desire to become an anti-bias teacher, I believe that it is important to recognize how we can support and embrace diversity. Diversity is defined as differences among people with respect to age, class, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental ability, race, sexual orientation, spiritual practice, and other human differences (Green, Lopez, Wysocki, Kepner, 2013).
E is for Equity - we are all equal
M is for multicultural – we learn from each other
B is for Building – relationships and trust
R is for Respect – everyone is important
A is for Acceptance – no matter who are what we are
C is for Communication – an important factor
E is for Educate – learning to appreciate our differences
D is for Differences and Disabilities – we are all unique
I is for Identify – with the perspective of others
V is for Value – valuing diversity is important to who we are and who we want to be
E is for Ethnicity - relates to cultural factors such as nationality, culture, ancestry, language and beliefs
R is for Race – physical appearances should not matter
S is for Sexual Orientation and Stereotypes – be careful that you do not disregard any diverse groups
I is for Inclusion – all should feel welcome, respected and valued to participate
T is for trustworthy – You can be trusted with what you say and do!
Y is for You – You have the ability to make a difference!
"The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences." – Embrace Diversity
References
Green, A., Lopez, M., Wysocki, A., and Kepner, K. (2013). Diversity in the workplace: Benefits, challenges, and the required managerial tools. Retrieved from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu
Hi Amy,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your acrostic poem. You have captured what it means to be truly anti-bias, where diversity is accepted and respected. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Amy,
ReplyDeleteYour poem makes a good read.It spell out what it is expected of someone who embraces anti-bias education. A creed to follow. Thanks for sharing.
I enjoyed your acrostic poem. I see what you are trying to say about E is for Equal. This means that no one is better, higher, or more important than anyone else. I would like to challenge the word "equal." Equal makes me think that everyone is the same, and I do not think this is a good description for diversity. To me, diversity is everyone's inequalities coming together to paint a colorful masterpiece. We are all parts of a whole; all significant, but all serving different functions. Not equal at all.
ReplyDeleteDear Amy,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your poem. From it, I read out your definition of the diversity and how are we supposed to respond to the diversity. I like the quote of your Embrace Diversity. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Amy,
ReplyDeleteI really like your embracing diversity art. What you have done is created an easy way to explain diversity. I could even see your art used as a way to teach young children to remember the principles of embracing diversity.