Saturday, December 21, 2013

What I have I learned?

One hopes that you have when you think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds.

One hopes that you have when you think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds.
As a professional in the early childhood field setting one component I hope to have is to provide a high-quality education for school readiness. To respect every child’s cultural backgrounds, race, and religion beliefs; to promote the learning skills every child need by inputting all domains in interaction and play. To realize that education is an ongoing tool to help lay the foundations for school readiness.
 
One goal you would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice.

One goal I would like to set for early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice is to be qualified, knowledgeable in preparing   every young child to be prepared for transition to public school.   To lay the foundation for all young children to develop social- emotional, physical, cognitive and language development in the early years. To assess every young child by observing for support and identify any situation that develops in the child. To work with every young child‘s families to keep them in touch with the growth and development of the children. Know the importance in working with the schedule and structure procedures in everyday activities working with young children.
A brief note of thanks to your colleagues
I would like to think each and every one of my colleagues from the beginning unto the end for all of your support. This had been a wonderful milestone I have accomplished and gained; you all been so helpful and kind hearted. I would like to say,” Continue to gain the knowledge and understanding in supporting all children and families.” Thank you for your responses and wisdom about the information, I needed to be a better professional and accomplishing my goals. Remember my favorite quote is,” Winners never quit, and quitters never win.”

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Start Seeing Diversity Blog: Creating Art



I chose to do a collage because of my sister Betty Ruth Jamison. Betty passed on August 28, 2013 and she left two daughters and a grandson behind. They are the two young ladies who are dress alike. There name is Deride and Windy Jamison, Windy is 39 and Deride is 37. These are Betty sisters and brothers after the funeral. This is my first time I ever did a photo collage.

 I have gained and learned tremendously during this course. I really enjoy working and communicating with the classmates. My classmates have been my supporters since day one. I really enjoyed working with each of the classmates and the professor has being my greater supporter thought out this class. I wish all who read my blog assignment enjoy it because I gave it my all.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Start Seeing Diversity Blog: “We Don’t Say Those Words in Class!”


·       A time when you witnessed an adult (or yourself) reprimand or silence a child after he or she pointed out someone they saw as different.

I remember we were at the Turtle Mall in Jonesboro, Arkansas we walked into Victoria Secret department. When we saw a lady had a tool in her neck and when she spoke she held this little white tool to her neck to communicate with the sale person. My little nephew Nigel said,” Look that lady talk funny nanny.” I expounded by explaining to Nigel what was wrong with the lady that she was sick and she speak different from the way we do. I expounded to Nigel that we help and respect people who are different from we are, and we don’t make funny of anyone.

·         What messages might have been communicated to this child by the adult

The messages I communicated to Nigel was that the lady was not different she needed the tool in her neck to communicate with people. The tool was like when you talk with your mouth the lady has to use the tool to talk. I got a pen from my purse, and I demonstrated to Nigel how the lady used the tool to communicate with people. I placed the pen under my chin and begin to talk to Nigel. I asked him do you understand. Nigel replied,” I got it nanny.” I used the pen, and my neck to give Nigel an example to help him to understand that we are all important. I explained to him just because we talk different there is no less respect for all manner of people.

·         An example of how an anti-bias educator might have responded to support the child’s (or classroom’s) understanding.

It is essential for all educators to respect and support all of the children’s families. It is extremely important for educators to support all children social identity. Supporting all children social identity, cultural, gender, and racial, are important(Derman- Sparks & Ramsey 2006). Educators should learn about the children behaviors by making sure that all children are well respected, and making sure no child is treated unfairly. Bill Martin (1970). The educator can explain to the children by using different materials such as, books, pictures, finger plays, and storytelling about anti- bias. Educators can also put anti-bias in the lesson plan for a topic.

References:

Derman- Sparks, L., & C.B. Phillips, (1997) Teaching/learning anti-racism: A developmental Approach.  New York Teachers College Press.

Derman -Sparks, L. (2004). Culturally Relevant Anti-Bias Education with Young Children.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Blog: “Start Seeing Diversity Video” Blog: Gender, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation


I came up in the fifties girls was allowed neither eat certain food nor wear anything containing to boys. If a girl was caught wearing pants they was labor as being gay or a bull dyke, or a sissy. I now believe that this was a form of being bullying and bring shame upon the child cognitive development. I remember dad would not let his girls eat hog balls and let the boys eat them. In school, the teacher Mrs. AK. Smith would not let the boys play with doll toys. Mrs. Smith,” Would say boys not suppose to play with dolls.” I catch myself saying that until I came to reality boys need to experience the different in gender identity. We have some veteran teachers today working in the Head Start Programs does not believe that girl should play with cars, trucks, and playing football. One teacher told me the other day do not let Bobby play dress up like a girl. “All of his classmates will call him gay, and he will think he is a girl.” Guess What? The very next day sure enough one child called him gay, and Bobby started to cry and feeling sad. I did all in my power to fix the situation. Children learn from what they hear in their environment just like the child called Bobby gay.
 
 
I do believe that everyone is a human being and should be treated as one. I think that the parents are not educated on certain issues. I think that it is extremely important for everyone to be given a fair opportunity to learn and study other cultures. I think different books about different gender, gender identity, and sex orientation should be in every school library. It is essential to have these books and materials about different sexes, and genders. How will the children and parents will know the importance of sexualities. We should make no different in who or what we think a person should be in our eye sight. (Louise Derman- Sparks. 2010 p. 93).
If a parent would say to me that he does not want a homosexual or transgender to interact with his child, I would explain to him that we cannot discriminate against school policy. I would also explain to him that we cannot be racist, or bias against anyone. We are a professional agency who gives everyone a chance to help promote the best care for all young children. I would also give him resources and pamphlets and invite him to come to the parent conferences, and parent meetings. To help get educated on being different and we can learn from each other’s. I grew up with boys and today I have more men friends than women friends. Because men do not gossip like women. I trust them more not that I have anything against women it is the way I was reared up. I would a sure him that we will take good care of his child.
Reference:
Louise Derman- Sparks. 2010. Anti-Bias Education for young children and Ourselves.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Final Blog

 


          How my colleagues have supported me?
               It have been a tremendous pleasant during this school year, and I think that all of my colleagues are my family. Because what we have gone through and been in the same class for a period of time. We have taken several classes together, and that make me feel increasable firm and willing to learn from others. My colleagues have supported me in numerous ways than they know. I have learned to have confident in myself, and I can become who I want to. I have obtained to love myself more now because of my confidence has increased during this time period in class. I have learned never be afraid to ask questions if you do not understand about something. It is essential to have confidence and know that whatever do, do it in the moderation of love and humanity. I have learned to honor all men and diversity of people. It take all of the people to make the world go around whether you are black, white, Hispanic or Indians. If we learn to work together, progress will be and will be finish because of the togetherness. I have learned by working together develop friendships and concerns about each other. I can honestly say that since I started this course I have gained many faithful friends through by means of Cyber internet. I remember I posted the wrong analysis and Lizzie sent me an e-mail letting me know that it was the wrong debate. I thank God for my classmates they are unique in my heart and mind.

                   How I have supported my colleagues?
            I have supported my colleagues by being a positive role model to each of them. I help them with the information they needed and by encouraging them when I can. I try to respond to the discussion board. I respond to different posts to the best of my knowledge. I try to encourage my colleagues to the best of my knowledge because we all are working for the same goal to gain and accomplish our Master Degree’s. I want people to know that it is alright to fall as long as, you get back up and conquer the benefits. I want all of my colleagues to understand that quitters never win, and winners never quit. Thank all of you how you all of your response to the discussion board. I want to let each and everyone that I love you all and thank each and every one of you. May God Bless You All!!
               I would like, for all of my colleagues, to know that I pray for you and wishes nothing but the best for you all. I would like to thank the Professor from the bottom of my heart how you gave me an opportunity to be a confident learner. Thank you for being there for me and understanding me when I made mistakes, you build my confidence up with the foundation of learning and development. Again thank you Professor. Most of all I want to thank God for my health and strength for making this far, somebody, did not make it, but God saw fit let me come this far. Thank you God I would like, for my colleagues, to keep in touch with me. This information to reach me by e-mail—tyler.cedar@yahoo.com

Saturday, October 12, 2013

The Last Good-Byes

            In my first group project, it did not go so well because everything went wrong for me. My computer was acting up because I did not realize that I needed to download adobe on my computer. The leader was upset with me and went and reported me to the teacher. She and another member was conversation me and another member in the study. I thought it was very unprofessional. But the teacher took care of it and explained to me that I need to download the adobe on my computer. The team leader and her partner asked me to forgive them which I did. But there was no trust, respect, and no listening skills in this project especially, on the team leader side.

After everything was completed, and we began the project individuals has to do something in the design. It was four of us my duty was getting the information we needed for our project. I was very shocked and surprised when team leader Sharon and the members agree to go with School Bullying for our topic for the project. I went to Blytheville high school and got the School Bullying Policy. We began to gather the information we needed to put the plan together. When everyone put their minds, heads, and energy together as a team, the leader did her part. Everyone began to communicate and asking questions about the project. When one could not find or accomplish their part, we would volunteer and help get the project together.

We did an excellent job I was excited about working together with people I did not even know. But at this moment we began to feel like we were at home. We knew that the end was near, and we did not want it to come to the finish line not just yet. We did not want it to end because everyone started to communicate and dialogue lead to relationships. This is what I gained in this project forever friendship between the people I collaborated with during this project. I hated for this section of my life to end because I learned that when people communicate with each other they form a bond. When we come together, we can conquer anything we set minds to. It is very hard to say good-bye when you get to know the people you are working with. Because you have grown closer through by means of communication.

Reference:

OHair & Wiemann, ( 2012), p. 278.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

The Disagreements/Conflicts

          


         On September 30th 2013, I was called to the central office where the center Director needed to see and communicate with me. It was 1:00pm when I came into the office and sat down Mrs. Scott came in and asked how are you? I replied, “Bless and thankful.” Mrs. Scott told me that she wanted me to go and work at this new place called Focus. I have been employed by MCAEOC going on 13 years, and I have never had a steady job area. I have to trained people and never get paid for it, so I was just fed up with the bounding around. I tried to explain to Mrs. Scott that my granddaughter was going to the center where I worked at. I have gone through a divorce, and I just wanted her to understand. She told me that was I concerned about getting my granddaughter home. I told her that I was not complaining, but I just needed her to understand about the situation about the time. Leah had to be picked up from school. I just wanted her to just have a little compassion on me and granddaughter.

We was In that office about two and a half hours discussing the move to focus. I knew it was not being fair to me being switched around like a piece of trash. I was just hurt because Mrs. Scott has taken my classroom. Gave it to these two teachers who do not know what they are doing. So I seem that I was not getting nowhere with Mrs. Scott, so I decided to take the matter into my own hands. I said, “How many are you going to pay me when I leave to focus?” I knew if I can get her to focus on salary wise I was not going anywhere. She told me there was no money and why did I need to ask that question. I asked do I think I need the race and that thing was on a freeze. The other strategy was talk with a soft voice and show kindness and appreciation. I made a statement that I said to Mrs. Scott.” If I do not look good, you want look good.” I put the ‘’Platinum Rule to treat other as I want them to treat you.” I saw that I was not getting anywhere with Mrs. Scott, so I decided to use the three 3’s respect, reciprocal, and responsive interaction. I began to show respect because she is my employer and saying yes madam, and no madam. When I began to use these strategies, I got what I wanted to stay at my center. Mrs. Scott decided to send me back to my center where I belong. Because I was honest and professional by telling her the way I feel about her and the way she handles situations. I just wanted to be treated fairly and justice.

Reference:

Rosenberg   M. (2000) Raising Children Compassionately