- The name of “your” family’s country of origin
My family’s
country of origin is the United States
- At least five ways in which you will prepare yourself to be culturally responsive towards this family
- I accept that children bring knowledge to the classroom shaped by family, cultural histories, and communities.
- As a teacher I can adapt an understanding and empathy for the real lived experiences of children entering my classes.
- I will provide opportunities for families to feel included, accepted and apart which offer options for grand parents to read stories or sing songs in the classroom.
- I need to begin with me transforming myself to transform my students and those around me.
- I believe it’s important to not allow my own prejudices, biases and assumptions inform my teaching and interactions with students.
- A brief statement describing in what ways you hope that these preparations will benefit both you and the family.
My
acknowledgement of knowing children bring many qualities and positive
attributes to classrooms offer the group expanding resources and their own
uniqueness. Education comes in all forms and children sometimes
In light of
the most recent events with the Connecticut shooting all hearts are feeling
this pain of those lost, many have come and joined forces to comfort the
families and students affected. Religion, nor race, or family class is a factor
at this moment just pure human nature of feelings and empathy of knowing it could
have been one of our children or us as teachers.
Ebony
ReplyDeleteThat's true in a time of tragedy people comes together regardless of race, religion or origin. People across the country is feeling the loss and pain of those in Connecticut.
The tragedy in Connecticut is unfathomable. It breaks my heart to see these families going through this horrible time. I can't imagine having to deal with that. I must say that I am squeezing my daughter a little harder now. You never know what might happen. I pray that these families will find peace.
ReplyDeleteYou're correct in saying that the tragedy effected everyone, regardless of age or race. It just saddens me that the only time that the United States comes together is in the face of horrific events.