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.

1 comment:

  1. Hi Bree,
    Having an anti-bias way in life will definetely help children to be more accepting towards others. Sometimes it's hard for us as teachers to teach children about acceptance, when families are bias themselves. Children come into our classes with images imbedded in their minds. Even if they have already learned some habits from their families, it is still our duty to teach them about acceptance. We should not be scared of being differnt.

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