One hope that I have regarding working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds is that the need for staff development in the areas of equity and diversity will be recognized. I think that the more education we have in these area, the better our mastery of the language associated with issues of diversity and equity. Familiarity with the language of diversity and equity begets more conversations about these topics. An increase in conversation leads to an increase in familiarity and comfort with these issues. If we are comfortable addressing issues associated with diversity and equity, the children will also be comfortable with these topics. This is the first step toward greater equity and a greater enjoyment of diversity for upcoming generations.
A goal that I would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity and social justice is for character education to be included in all early childhood curricula. Character education teaches children how to behave ethically in society. Ethical behavior and compassion are two essential qualities of responsible, socially conscious citizens.
Thank you, dear colleagues, for your support, frank opionions, feedback and for sharing your experiences. I think that, although I have been in classes with some of you since the beginning of our degree program, that we have gotten to know one another exponentially in this class. I wish you luck in your future endeavors.
A goal that I would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity and social justice is for character education to be included in all early childhood curricula. Character education teaches children how to behave ethically in society. Ethical behavior and compassion are two essential qualities of responsible, socially conscious citizens.
Thank you, dear colleagues, for your support, frank opionions, feedback and for sharing your experiences. I think that, although I have been in classes with some of you since the beginning of our degree program, that we have gotten to know one another exponentially in this class. I wish you luck in your future endeavors.
Hi Careyann, I would like to tell you about a Virtues Project that we are a part of. It was designed by Linda Kavelin Popov, Dan Popov and John Kavelin. A Montessori school here in Beijing that has remained small for the express purpose of developing ideas like this has been instrumental in designing a program for children . It has been translated into simplified Chinese character and is used in many schools here in the city. One of the early lessons is digging for gems and the point is that everyone has hidden gems that are worth looking for and expecting to find. The program has been recognized by the United Nations as a way to world communication and resolution. We do need to expect good from others and from ourselves. Thanks for this post and the others shared through this course. Good luck as we travel on. Bobbie
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