I can't believe that we are at the end of this course! Time goes by fast when you are learning. I have really enjoyed this course and all the information shared between students and professors. I have learned so much more about antibias education and how important it will be in my future as an educator. As I move forward in my career I hope to be an positive influence not only on the children I teach but the parents I work with. I think that teaching the importance of an anti-bias education does not just stop at the students but the parents should be taught these things also. As we learned in this week's module, you are never to old to learn!
I want to say thanks to all my class mates who read my posts and gave great insights on their own knowledge of the different subjects. I wish you the best as you move forward in your career.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Impacts on Early Emotional Development
I researched Eastern and Southern Africa and read on their culture and how it may affect a child's emotional development. I choose this region because I have always had an interest in the things that happen here. There is a great health crisis in this region of Africa. People are daily fighting against the spread of HIV/AIDS and now ebola. A campaign called AIDS Free Generation has begun in this part of Africa. Pregnant moms are encouraged to get tested and know their status. Doctors are working to ensure that AIDS is not spread to the next generation of children in Africa.
I read an interesting article that directly talked about school and how children had the desire to attend school but schooling was not always an option for them. I think that this would not only directly affect their emotional development but the entire development as a child. Formal education is important in the lives of all children. It is through education that we are able to learn about the world around us. The article talked about about UNICEF helped with the "Go To School" campaign. The school teaches many different subjects and has gained support from various organizations across the globe.
After reading these articles, I started to think about the struggles that some children here in the United States have. Often they are malnutrition and I do not believe that our society does an effective job in ensuring the welfare of our own children. We have some of the same problems Africa has but we are supposed to be a leading nation.
I read an interesting article that directly talked about school and how children had the desire to attend school but schooling was not always an option for them. I think that this would not only directly affect their emotional development but the entire development as a child. Formal education is important in the lives of all children. It is through education that we are able to learn about the world around us. The article talked about about UNICEF helped with the "Go To School" campaign. The school teaches many different subjects and has gained support from various organizations across the globe.
After reading these articles, I started to think about the struggles that some children here in the United States have. Often they are malnutrition and I do not believe that our society does an effective job in ensuring the welfare of our own children. We have some of the same problems Africa has but we are supposed to be a leading nation.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
The Sexualization of Early Childhood
In an ideal world, young children would not be exposed to sexualization at a early age, but we live in a society in which sex is on every channel, in every magazine, in every commercial, and on every radio station. On one hand , I think it should not be exposed at an early age but on the other hand it is important for young children to know what is acceptable and not. We live in a world where young children are being molested and killed by adults and it sickens me.
I talk to my girls about appropriate behavior constantly. They are growing up and beginning to have questions about things sexually related. We discuss clothing, actions, music videos and movies. My girls love fashion and love dressing like their favorite television star. Sometimes I do not agree with their choice of clothing and I have to remind them of their age and what I expect from them. I can recall watching television with them one night and they were looking at a video by Beyonce'. The video was very disturbing and from that day on I began to monitor what they watched on television and what music they listen to. I have come to the conclusion that "sex sales" and people in the entertainment business have no concern for children and the impression they make on them. It is the parents' jobs to monitor and sensor their children.
Sexualization at such an early age can affect what children think and believe about themselves. Girls may think that dressing half naked is what they should do to get attention and be popular. I worry about this with my girls and strive to teach them different from what they see and hear from the media. As an educator, we can promote positive role models and encourage children to love themselves for who they are and not compare to what they may see on television. We can also encourage parents to monitor what they allow their children to view.
I talk to my girls about appropriate behavior constantly. They are growing up and beginning to have questions about things sexually related. We discuss clothing, actions, music videos and movies. My girls love fashion and love dressing like their favorite television star. Sometimes I do not agree with their choice of clothing and I have to remind them of their age and what I expect from them. I can recall watching television with them one night and they were looking at a video by Beyonce'. The video was very disturbing and from that day on I began to monitor what they watched on television and what music they listen to. I have come to the conclusion that "sex sales" and people in the entertainment business have no concern for children and the impression they make on them. It is the parents' jobs to monitor and sensor their children.
Sexualization at such an early age can affect what children think and believe about themselves. Girls may think that dressing half naked is what they should do to get attention and be popular. I worry about this with my girls and strive to teach them different from what they see and hear from the media. As an educator, we can promote positive role models and encourage children to love themselves for who they are and not compare to what they may see on television. We can also encourage parents to monitor what they allow their children to view.
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