During this course, I have learned so much about bias and how we must look into ourselves first before beginning to try to change the way others think, feel, and believe. One goal that I have for the early childhood field that is related to issues of diversity and equality is a growing awareness in ECE programs of the need for diversity training for employees. There can be little change until that happens, in my opinion.
One hope that I have is that, with ample training, more and more centers will become diversity-friendly. I feel most teachers WANT to do the right thing for their students. It is simply a lack of education and training that holds them back. I really hope this will begin to change soon.
Hi Ellen,
ReplyDeleteI want to thank you for all your help and guidance throughout the program. I have learned a lot from you as well and I know that I will learn more from you in the next two courses.
I also feel that we need to learn about ourselves before we try to change other people's minds.
Ellen,
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is so important for any center or school to provide employees with diversity training. It should also be a part of certification and degree programs.
Ellen,
ReplyDeleteI believe training is the only way for this issue to become apart of ECE. I believe educators will be able to better asisst with the families and the children if the proper training was given to them.