Welcoming Families From Around the World

                                                                                       
             

Mexico

Five ways in which I will prepare myself to be culturally responsive towards this family.

1.      I would make sure diversity in integrated in my curriculum that the child could relate too.

2.      I will make sure the parents know that they can be involved in their child’s learning.

3.      I would ask the parents about concerns that they may have, and we can decide how we can addressed them.

4.      I would research the early childhood programs in Mexico.

5.I would let the parents know that they are encouraged to participate in their child’s learning.

I hope the five ways that I have chosen will help the family understand that as a teacher, I will embrace their diversity. I understand what feels is like to come somewhere and not feel comfortable. I hope my ways make the feel that they are able to be a part of our school and community. I would let them know that it is okay to get to know other children, because I understand that family comes first with them. I understand that it’s their culture to be close to each other. My ways will help me feel better, because I have done my research. I will know what to expect when I meet this child.

  

The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudices, and Oppression

 

 

OPPRESSION, PREJUDICE, AND BIAS; CAN WE FIX IT?

 

I have witnessed president Obama being a person that was a part of racial prejudice four years. When he became the first black president; prejudice became real and very visible among Americans. This man has dealt with so many untrue rumors like, he is a Muslim, or he was not born in America. There were so many people that tried to break this man, because they were prejudice.

There was a reporter stated some violent attacks were happening to teachers in Minnesota public schools. The reported stated these schools were being linked to the adoption of the Obama’s “equity” policies. It stated these policies have made certain racial and ethnic groups “untouchable” when trying to use disciplinary action.

My feelings about this incident are I think it is unfair that teachers are not protected when un-rule children are involved. I do believe that something needs to be put in place. I think that when some officers are school authority figure is involved with discipline children; they should not get away with abusing, or brutally hurting them. I believe this should apply to all children.

I believe America is going to have to change to make greater equality for an issue like this one. The prejudice is going to have to be set aside when people are involved. The government and policy makers are going to have to come together and figure out what can we do to protect ourselves from children with major disciplinary problems.

 

Practicing Awareness of Microaggressions

             I can remember being out a couple of years ago with some friends and other associates. We were at a steak restaurant having dinner. One of my friends had a problem with her steak. I suggested that she tell the waitress so she could get her another steak. The waitress came over and she explained that she wanted her steak medium rare. The waitress apologized and took the steak back to the kitchen. I remember some of our friends staring at her like she had done something wrong. The waitress returned with another steak. This steak was pink all the way through. My friend said, "I can't eat this either. " I called the waitress back, and complained about this steak. The waitress roiled her and snatched the plate off the table. As she was walking away; I heard her say, "Black people is always trying not to pay their damn ticket!" The manager came over and I told him what she had said as she was walking off. He laughed as I was being funny, and said, "She is such a jokester!" I was very upset, and told him that I didn't see anything funny, and I wanted an apology from her, because I considered that a racist remark. The manager made her apologize, and I called their main headquarters and complained.
            First of all, I didn't know what the word microaggressions were until I saw the video this week. I see that microaggressions comes in all types of ways. This week's lesson has taught me to think before you speak. They say words cant hurt, but microaggressions can.  We should stop being prejudice, stop discriminating each other, and stereotyping one another. It is safe to ask, than assume. We all know that no one person is the same; we should embrace everyone.