Diversity in the Classroom

 

The Global Exchange provides different services for young children that is in diverse settings.  The website also shares and reveals personal experiences with children of diverse cultures. They provided a podcast on different aspects regarding the population of children along with diverse settings and educational exposure.  They have tons of forums, discussions, and projects that correspond to the subject. In the newsletter, Children and Diversity: Enjoying Diversity, on childcare exchange, the issues regarding different cultures along with identities are expressed. It reveals practical ideas on celebrating diversity throughout the classroom through song and dance. This newsletter was enticing because it opens doors for different cultures throughout music. While being a former music teacher, I reveal that having this musical expression and tying it in with different cultures can broaden their spectrum of commemorate children of diversity. In the classroom it is important to embrace diversity so that others can share and learn from those experiences.

 

 

Newsletter:

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Alternate Assignment to Part 1

Alternate Assignment to Part 1:

I have subscribed to the podcast World Forum Foundation Radio. This programs talks about and formulates certain objectives based on conversations with early childhood professionals. I have researched Susan Lyon who is Director of the Innovative project in San Fransisco. She has great experience with children along with their approach to education. She also has experience as being a college educator along with having resources for professional development and searching for a way to advocate for children.

Website: World Forum Foundation. "A foundation whose mission is to promote an on-going global exchange of ideas on the delivery of quality services for young children in diverse settings." http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/about.php

• Website: World Forum Foundation Radio. Includes links to podcasts of conversations with early childhood professionals.
  http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/radio.php

My Supports

My Supports

 

 

Factors that provide support are my family. These overall support helps me deal with morals and strength in reaching my goals and pursing over daily obstacles. Without these supports it would be really difficult because there would be no one to fall on with ways in reaching and overcoming these obstacles. It would be difficult because there would be no one to confine in and provide me with wisdom and direction. This is why I am truly grateful for all of them. 

 

Potential benefits of support:

 

Guidance

Direction

Wisdom

Strength

Trust

 

To exist without this support would be difficult and hard to come by . The factors that are provided, I feel, are essentials needed to make throughout out life's choices. These are extremely important and signify the way in which having a support system is crucial to ones needs.  

 

 

 

Connections to Play

My Connections to Play

Two Quotes about Play:

“Play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can in fold”- Joseph Chilton Pearce

“A child loves his play, not because its easy, but its hard”- Benjamin Spoke (Pediatrician, author)

             

Play today is extremely different then it was years ago. The added amount of technology was not at use. Thereby a child’s stimulus was play and typically outdoor play. Bikes, parks, lakes and other nature scenes were involved and the ideas of learning about all of these objects took place and added value to the Child's development and learning. I remember when I was at a lake with my family and friends. The ideas of saying “water” and “duck” was a great experience because not only could I see them but I could also touch these objects and describe them as well. Having this real life visual of the stimulus is great for the child because you can use your senses to describe the scene and events that take place. I feel that play should take place outside in the nature scene that really reveals the environment. In today’s world they have centers and “dramatic play”, however it more prevalence was taken outside of the classroom then the about of having a “hands on effect” will be impeccable and truly apply the essence in learning.

Relationship Reflection

Relationship Reflection

Relationships and partnerships are important because it builds a network of communication and connection as well as developing important moral support throughout life's challenges and educational goals.

Relationships important to myself includes:  

My Husband  - moral support, guidance

My Parents  - guidance, shared past experiences

My Sister  - moral support, friendships, shared likeness

My Grandparents  - guidance, moral support and wisdom

Insights gained throughout these relationships has been trust and communication. i feel that communication has been a small issue. Having communication for relationships is extremely valuable and can benefit both party's. Special characteristics of these relationships include moral support throughout decision making as well as shared experiences. Work, in the early childhood profession, can be supported through these relationships by moral support and confidence to succeed and develop a deeper understanding of the field.

Thanks so much Vivian, JaKalia, and Towanda. I wish you much success in all of your endeavors. You post have been great in contributing common knowledge of Child Development. Great Job Again!

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Child Development

Child Development is a great process that involves the growth of a child in many areas. Rather through cognitive acts, all mental processes, or physical qualities, such as grasping and obtaining fine motor skills. The amount of growth changes rapidly as a child grows.

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
― Mahatma Gandhi

This quote demonstrated that learning is extremely important and can change the lives of individuals as well as children.

Colleague's

My colleagues have greatly supported me throughout this great course. This has been through the means of shared discussion along with feedback and questions that have pondered more remarkable insights into child development. I have supported them through shared means of feedback, questions, and discussions as well. As they continue their professional path, I wish them great luck and success. Along with determination as to change the field of education for the better.