One of the sources that I choose is NAEYC (http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf). They are an organization that reaches out to educators with all sorts of topics, resources, workshops, and support systems to help the education process become more smooth and fun for the teachers and the students.
One of the articles that I recently read is about respond to diversity in the classroom. It discusses how we should make sure that children feel connected to the home language and culture, how we should actively involve the parents, and assessing children is so important. These are all things that we have been learning about in our classes and I think that it's great that they have other information for us to rely on.
Throughout my learning experiences I realized how important it was to make sure that the children felt honored and respected with regards to their culture and language but I am now learning how important it is to make sure that the parents feel honored as well. When the parents are comfortable with their child's teacher then they try to encourage the child to feel comfortable as well.
This website is really cool because it allows you to explore different topics and ideas as they relate to teachers. This isn't a site that is with high tech officials that haven't taught before but it comes from people that have to do the same day to day grind that we do. They understand and respect our jobs.
Hi, DeWana! I love NAEYC and was a member for about 7 years. I found the website very helpful especially for resources on current practices and researches. I also enjoyed all the magazines and books they sent to me. I am sad to have had to cut down on expenses the past few years and my NAEYC membership was one to go. I wish to be a member again, hopefully in the near future.
ReplyDeleteWith regards to the issue of diversity, yes, assessment is very important in responding to a diverse classroom. We then have to make sure that we are using the appropriate language (hopefully the child's home language) when we assess them to ensure that we are truly getting valid data.
Thanks for your great post!
Hi DeWana,
ReplyDeleteYou found a truly timely article on the NAEYC website and I look forward to reading it. I agree that NAEYC really speaks to teachers with useful information that has basis in a real classroom--very refreshing!
I enjoyed your blog post!
DeWanna, I also NAYC is truly a wonderful website. It is the foundation in how early childhood education professionals should teach young children and really sets the bar in early childhood education. I also agree, it is a great site for any educator.
ReplyDeleteI like this website also and I have the opportunity to connect with one of their members in Puerto Rico. As you I believe that parents make a difference in the education of children when they are actively engaged :)
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