The following pictures helps me to understand what I have learned
in this course. I learned about biases and how they can affect our life.
Diversity and how important to realize that differences and similiaries makes
us who we are. And understanding that we can sometimes have those biases that
we are not even aware of.
Arthurine,
ReplyDeleteI loved your picture about how a lifetime can be spent trying to forget one moment of your childhood. Even when children do not experience trauma or less of it than most does mean there are not times that just remain forever. I had a fairly non traumatic life. There were a few instances where after learning about trauma I did suffer more than I realized. The everyday part of life though can impact someone just as much as the big things. I can remember back to when I was two. I can remember things said, what was going on and much more. My sister- in- law calls me elephant because I rarely forget details. Sometimes just saying and phrase or sentence can be enough to stay with a child forever. That is why as early childhood educators we need to ensure our words are kind, and full of hope. That way to can help to make sure positive messages stay with children and not negative ones. Great Post!
Arthurine-
ReplyDeleteI also learned about having biases and/or misconceptions that you don't even realize you have. I realize that I am blessed when I can say that I did not have a traumatic childhood, but many people I know cannot say the same thing. One of my best friends can still recall one time when her mother got angry at her and said "I can't believe I have such a fat lazy daughter". Her mother apologized profusely but to this day she can still recall the exact words and how much it hurt her. We have to remember that words can hurt and we need to be very conscious about what we say. We may not think it is a big deal but to another person it just might be.
I wish you luck on your future courses!
Wonderful Post,
Brandie
Arthurine,
ReplyDeleteI love the picture that states "How can I address my biases if I don't know I have them". We need to have these biases brought to our attention so that we can get rid of them. ". . .understanding who we are now and how we came to be that person is at the heart of becoming and anti-bias teacher (Derman-Sparks & Edwards, 2010).
Reference
Derman-Sparks, L., & Olsen Edwards, J. (2010). Anti-bias education for young children and ourselves. Washington, DC: NAEYC
Mary
Arthurine, Your pictures do tell the story of what we all learned in this study. This was a very clever way to post your experience, because pictures can relay strong messages. Yes, you can spend a life time trying to forget a moment of your childhood, so we must always be conscious of what we're saying and doing with and to children at all times. I enjoyed learning with you, and I wish you the best in all that you do.
ReplyDeleteYour colleague, Darlene