Saturday, January 30, 2010

Being different is another word unique

Many people has different perspectives of the world. Their are different cultures, beliefs, and values people practice. Therefore, there's no correct way on doing things, we just have different techniques to accomplish different goals. But why do people still act bias when there's something different? Are they scared to try new things? The book called "Rethinking Early Childhood Education," edited by Ann Pelo explains how to be culturally sensitive in teaching and learning. For example, children from age 2-5 can already pick up some biases. For example, darker skinned people are different from whited skinned. Another bias is girls has to play with dolls and boys plays with G.I. Joe.
As teachers and parents, we need to encourage multicultural and anti-bias activities for children to be comfortable in there skin. For example, I am a skill trainer for different aged children. Children with disabilities want to feel accepted and since they have early intervention programs. These individuals have an easier time blending in with the other children. Also the other children have the opportunity to learn and interact with these individuals. Soon later, when they get to know each other, they figure out that they are no different. Every child is unique in their own way. If we were all the same, the world would not be able to develop smoothly. We need teachers, doctors, janitors, cooks, nurses, and etc. in order to develop a community.
In conclusion, we will always have to face biases and racism throughout our lives. But if we teach our new generations, children will more confidence in themselves the succeed in anything.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Life can be a bumpy road

Everyone goes through bumps on the road, its just finding the best route to good from your point in your life. Sometimes we feel confident, sometimes we feel unsure, and sometimes we just don't care. From the quote written by Delpit explains that we need to sometimes open up in order for others to help you or other open up in return. Which this leads to the Neo-Socratic Method. This method will help you organize your thoughts to find your way of thinking and how you can interact with others.
This can relate yourself with teaching children. In order to teach children, you have to win their trust. In order to receive their trust, you have to trust yourself.