ONE HOPE: When working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, one hope that I have is that they are able to attain any help needed when acclimating to the school environment. A lot of times, to a diverse family, starting school can be even more daunting especially if they come from a different area or country, or speak a different language. My hope is that the school system and teachers are aware and have a plan in place to help these families adjust as comfortably as possible.
ONE GOAL: A goal I would like to see every school system and staff member have when it comes to diversity, equity, and social justice, is to have the children’s best interest in mind and in heart. A lot of times I have seen teachers and other staff members get away from what is in the best interest of the child, and instead think in a way of “what is best for me, or what is easiest.” This is wrong on so many levels, and is heartbreaking to see. If we do not advocate for the children, who will?
I love that your goal is for everyone to have the child's best interest in mind. There are so many times that I hear teachers talk about their "contracted time" and how they don't want to spend the extra time doing something for their students. I wish that everyone really thought about their students needs before their own sometimes because it really does make a difference in the children's lives forever. Good luck to your on your journey!
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ReplyDeleteI, too, have worked with teachers who have forgotten their responsibilities to children. Your goal for the field is a good reminder that we are never done with our job. We need to continually reference what is good for children in our planning and implementation of activities and environments. We are the role models for these children and we need to take that responsibility seriously. Thanks for your hard work this semester, too. I hope we are in another class together in the future. Good luck.
Laurie Parker