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We are living in an increasingly diverse world, and this is a wonderful gift. Our children attend schools with children who are much different than they are. For example, more children are being raised by single parents, by same sex parents and in blended families. Many children are non-native English speakers and some are children with disabilities (both physical and mental) Parents teach children how to brush their teeth, to comb their hair, to be responsible and to be successful. We do so by introducing and reinforcing behavior that helps achieve these goals. We should do the same when it comes to appreciating diversity. It is only then that we can move from tolerance to acceptance.  (Metzler  2009).   As a parent and a teacher my goal is to help children understand and respect each others cultures, similarities and differences.  Everyone is entitled to their own view, cultures, traditions and religion,  Educating children on how each other ...

Welcoming a family from Ethiopia,  Ethiopia is located in the horn of Africa, is endowed with a lot of history from being the country with one of the oldest sites of human existence. Facts we need to know The Ethiopian calendar has 13 months and it is 7 or 8 years behind the Western calendar Ethiopians celebrated their new year on September 11. Although child marriage is illegal in Ethiopia, 49% of girls marry before 18 and nearly 1 in 5 Ethiopian girls is married before 15. Almost half of 15- to 19- year-old girls in the Amhara region have been or currently are married. Ethiopia ranks as the 5th poorest country in the world. Almost two-thirds of the Ethiopian populations lives on less than US$1 a day. Traditionally, Ethiopian parents and children do not share a last name. Most children take their father’s first name as their last name. In some monasteries and holy sites in Ethiopia, ancient law prohibits women from setting foot inside the holy confines. This also ...

   What memory do you have of an incident when you experienced bias, prejudice, and/or oppression,  or  witnessed someone else as the target of bias, prejudice, and/or oppression? Keep in mind that one can encounter such incidents in real contexts, including online environments, as well as in fictional ones, such as movies, books, television shows, and the like. I was sitting getting a manicure.  The women who work there are Koreon and Mexican.  They speak to each other in Korean and in Spanish.  The girl sitting next me was talking to her friend and "said all these people are the same chinese people are the same".   The girl replied "yea they are, they don't even speak english".  The manicurist looked up and smiled and continued to work on the girls nails.  I have been going to the dame place for years.  Not only do the women speak English, they speak Spanish, and Korean,  The Mexican women speak some Korean and Engl...

The term " microaggression " was used by Columbia professor Derald Sue to refer to "brief an d commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial slights and insults toward people." Thinking back now that I am becoming educated on microaggression, I can think back to an episode that happened back in 2002.  I was working in an office environment ,  in the technology department.  One of the staff members was a Muslim man,  He dressed in traditional garb.  Daily he would as me in there was a conference room that he could go in to pray quietly and I would always find one for him.   One day an other staff member seeing him praying and says to him "your people should not be praying at work".   Your people should stay to yourselves"  I will never forget the look in this mans face.  Especially for that time  to be a Muslim...

While Speaking with my friend  is from Egypt and has lived here in America and in Egypt.  we have been friends since  college.  Since then she has moved between countries a few times.  In her home they speak Egyptian and are of Muslim  religion.   While  she  dresses more American her mother dresses in more traditional modest  clothing including   covering her face and hair.   While my friend has given that part of her culture up to dress more according and accepted  by the dominant American Culture.  While she is in Egypt she dresses according to Egyptian culture.  Here is America  her family is middle class family.  In Egypt her parents were the upper class  and on the top of the economic scale.    Still following her religious traditions was always hard when they cultures were not understood or accepted in the  1990's  ...

The items I would take as if I was a refugee, would be my children's pictures, my grandmother's Ellis Island Papers, and my father's Army Medals.      The importance of the photos is so my children would have references for their memories, and family friends, and events in their lives, The importance of the Ellis Island paper is to show how my family came to be American, how they got here,   the trials and tribulations of their journey, and to embrace they have a heritage they came from The importance of the Army medals is to show how my father fought for this country so people have rights to defend their place here. IF I had to choose one Item to keep it would be the photos.  There are stories behind each photo and events that helped my children become who they are.   The photos help spark memories will encourage the passing for the family traditions we have embraced. Letting go of some of the items in my life is like l...

                             Why is your simulation important to the field of early  childhood? My simulation regarding the difference in quality of early  childhood education between high and low income levels is  important because All children should be afforded the same quality  education no matter what their economic status.  Once we can identify the gaps in quality we can fill the voids and ensure all children are provided the same education.  If you were to conduct your simulation proposal, who would benefit? The simulation will not only benefit the children in low income  areas it can benefit the educators by identifying gaps in the programs so they may be addressed and better programs put into place.   What are some of the ways your perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course? My percept...

"The Early Childhood Development University (ECDVU) is an innovative internationally recognized program operating within the School of Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria. While based locally, the ECDVU network and its impact are global." In South Africa, Underprivileged children living in South Africa experienced a history of neglect due to the political ideologies of the apartheid government. Apartheid was a system of racial separation that was enforced by legislation in South Africa. In the 1950s, the Minister of Bantu (black) Affairs questioned the purpose of educating the ‘Bantu’ children because he believed their opportunities and potential were limited to manual labor (Atmore, 1998). This belief resulted in a skewed education system that favored white children who were offered education at no cost, while black children attended voluntary, tuition-paid schooling. This system resulted in minimal education opportunities for black children. Access to presc...

 Abecedarian Project -  This  study identifies potential benefits of  early childhood education  for poor children to enhance school readiness. It has been found that in their earliest school years, poor children lag behind others, suggesting the fact that they were ill-prepared for schooling..  he Abecedarian project was inspired by the fact that few other early childhood programs could provide a sufficiently well-controlled environment to determine the effectiveness of early childhood training..  Significant findings  (abecedarian Project) An increase of 1.8 grade levels in reading achievement An increase of 1.3 grade levels in math achievement A modest increase in Full-Scale IQ (4.4 points), and in Verbal IQ (4.2 points). Completion of a half-year more of education Much higher percentage enrolled in school at age 21 (42 percent vs. 20 percent) Much higher percentage attended, or still attending, a 4-year college (36 percent ...

My research will include, How does poverty influence learning?  As an educator it is important to understand factors that may interrupt a child's growth and learning.  Poverty places many constraints on children's,  nutrition, stable housing,  healthy environment, parental availability, Quality care.  I will look at some of these factors to see what effects if any these have on children. By researching these topics I will gain a better understanding and insight into how to work better with children in low income situations.  The data revealed can help to bridge the gap for educators who may not be verse in working with children in unfortunate circumstances.  We may also be able to help  find and provide resources to help the families in need.   I feel it is an important topic that needs more awareness. The lack of quality care in early education especially in the low income communities needs to be addressed. All c...

Inequity in in quality programs begins on the the early childhood level.    Low income families have lack of access to quality preschool Legislators need to support funding to  provide assistance to schools serving low-income populations, more readily available to preschool programs.  Accountability standards that more accurately track preschool achievement.  By Jennifer Rokosa  Posted on  October 20, 2011, 9:00 am As a professional,  my insight on how early childhood education can impact children in both a positive and negative way.  While children who are provided quality EC education can thrive.  The children who are not afforded the same benefits may suffer in the long run.   An investment in quality education and universal standards can help benefit all children. Researching globally it is good to see there is a movement into education but more work needs to be done in order to have children globally to get the educa...

UNESCO believes that education is a human right for all throughout life and that access must be matched by quality.  Education in itself is an empowering right and one of the most powerful tools by which economically and socially marginalized children and adults can lift themselves out of poverty and participate fully in society. Early Childhood Care and Education UNESCO collaborates with government officials and other key stakeholders concerned with the care and education of young children aged 0-8.   UNESCO’s ECCE programmes focus on holistic pre-primary education for children over the age of 3, emphasizing its linkages with primary education while ensuring the use of developmentally appropriate techniques.  Partnerships that involve working with health and social sectors as well as civil society and private sector actors can help widen the reach to  children in terms of age coverage and numbers. ECCE teacher development http://www.unescobkk....