Several times people have told me I don't look or talk like the tribe I come from In Nigeria. Probably because I am fair and speak good English. Though unintended on their part, yet I never saw it as an insult until I listened to Dr. Sue (Laureate, 2014).
Just 2weeks ago, My 4-year-old daughter came back from school to say Julie's mum had a baby girl. I asked who told her and she said, ''Julie told me''. Julie and my daughter are friends. I immediately sent a congratulatory message to Michelle, Julie's mum. I am yet to get a response. Michelle is Hebrew who migrated to the US and we presently live in France
As I dropped off my daughter in her class, I overheard a conversation between one of her taechers and a Parent. The Parent said she was not informed of an event which was to take place the next day. In response to this, the assistant teacher told her the notice has been on the door. And then quickly turned to other parents to say, ''don't mind her she(the parent) doesn't read''. I felt cold but couldn't react in the parent's place. The Parent is Black and the Assistant taeacher is French.
I am begining to be meticulous about people's comments and actions. But, what I have observed is that though Sue (Laureate, 2014) said most microagressions are unintended, the intended microagressions are usually obvious and easy to discern through the voice tone of the 'attacker'.
Reference
Laureate Education. (2014). Microagressions in Everyday Life. [Course Media]. Retrieved from Walden University Early Childhood Studies Portal
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
Perspectives on Diversity and cuture
I asked my daughter's teacher (who is Scottish) what culture and diversity is and, she hit the nail on its head. She said adults modelling good examples for children to imitate is one way to teach respect for diversity. Also she noted that children who are ELL may be given opportunities to speak vernacular in class as a way of celebrating their culture.
My French teacher said culture is the opposite of nature. She made an interesting point that we are not born with culture but learn culture. Secondly she said culture is what brings unity amongst a group of people.
My husband rightly said culture is what makes a particular group of people what they are.
All of these definitions tell me there is diversity even in the way culture is defined. Hence, culture might be too broad to give a definition as Taylor said. (Laureate, 2014)
One of the aspects we have discussed in class is that of letting children know and respect differences in culture or diversity
Also, I will agree with my French teacher who said we learn culture. Ngo (2008) also mentioned this, this week.
Emphasis is being made in class on unity in diversity so she is right to have said culture brings unity amongst people. All of these we have discussed in class.
My interviewees all defined diversity as differences amongst people.
I come to see now that culture encompasses everything about human beings since there are various and multiple definitions of culture.
References
Laureate Education. (2014). [Video] "Culture and Diversity". Retrieved from Walden University Early Childhood Studies Portal
Ngo, B. (2008). Beyond "culture clash": Understanding of immigrant experiences. Theory into Practice, 47(1), 4–11.
Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Education Research Complete database.
My French teacher said culture is the opposite of nature. She made an interesting point that we are not born with culture but learn culture. Secondly she said culture is what brings unity amongst a group of people.
My husband rightly said culture is what makes a particular group of people what they are.
All of these definitions tell me there is diversity even in the way culture is defined. Hence, culture might be too broad to give a definition as Taylor said. (Laureate, 2014)
One of the aspects we have discussed in class is that of letting children know and respect differences in culture or diversity
Also, I will agree with my French teacher who said we learn culture. Ngo (2008) also mentioned this, this week.
Emphasis is being made in class on unity in diversity so she is right to have said culture brings unity amongst people. All of these we have discussed in class.
My interviewees all defined diversity as differences amongst people.
I come to see now that culture encompasses everything about human beings since there are various and multiple definitions of culture.
References
Laureate Education. (2014). [Video] "Culture and Diversity". Retrieved from Walden University Early Childhood Studies Portal
Ngo, B. (2008). Beyond "culture clash": Understanding of immigrant experiences. Theory into Practice, 47(1), 4–11.
Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Education Research Complete database.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
My Family Culture
This blog assignment is interesting and thought provoking! First, I will go with my Bible, my ipad, and hair accessories.
I and my husband are Christians and we are trying our best to bring up our kids in the same manner. Although, my ipad could contain various versions of the Bible, the hard-copy Bible symbolizes our religion. I see it that a hard copy Bible will give our kids a true sense/representation of our religion and belief in God.
I will go with my ipad because I am a lover of information and academics. With my ipad, I could gain access to what is happening around me, and continue home-study with my kids.
Going with my hair accessories might sound a bit out of place to someone, but I am learning that the human hair is one of the first factors of identity. As an African, I this our hair defines us more and quicker than our skin color. Hence, to maintain my identity, I will go with materials to tidy my hair and my daughter's.
If I were asked to drop two items, I will drop my ipad and hair accessories and then keep praying for freedom from such a lifestyle.
I better agree now than before that culture indeed is the totality of an individual which involves everything one does. Culture most times are influenced by family upbringing, which places so much importance on the role of a family.
I and my husband are Christians and we are trying our best to bring up our kids in the same manner. Although, my ipad could contain various versions of the Bible, the hard-copy Bible symbolizes our religion. I see it that a hard copy Bible will give our kids a true sense/representation of our religion and belief in God.
I will go with my ipad because I am a lover of information and academics. With my ipad, I could gain access to what is happening around me, and continue home-study with my kids.
Going with my hair accessories might sound a bit out of place to someone, but I am learning that the human hair is one of the first factors of identity. As an African, I this our hair defines us more and quicker than our skin color. Hence, to maintain my identity, I will go with materials to tidy my hair and my daughter's.
If I were asked to drop two items, I will drop my ipad and hair accessories and then keep praying for freedom from such a lifestyle.
I better agree now than before that culture indeed is the totality of an individual which involves everything one does. Culture most times are influenced by family upbringing, which places so much importance on the role of a family.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
When I think of Research
Sincerely, I did not find this research course easy as I could not spend enough time to read in order to grasp the whole concept. But, it was worth the experience and lessons I learnt from the discussion posts.
I understand better now (than when we started) the processes and procedures involved in research, and I was able to garner that ethics are very important in research studies in Early Childhood Education. Also, that the research methods to use depend on the nature of a research topic and that it is best to use mixed methods so as to understand the depth and breadth of a research study and for reliable results and conclusions. A feasibility test will help to know what risks are obtainable in the course of the study, therefore, it is advised that such test be carried out.
Like I mentioned earlier, this course was quite challenging maybe because it is my first research course and I did not have adequate time to study due to some personal reasons. Arriving at a topic was the first challenge and then in the application of quantitative and qualitative designs to my research topic. Nonetheless, I believe that what I have learnt during this course will come handy for me some day.
Thanks, Dr. Darragh for your patience in explaining and making corrections of my simulation. And to all my Group 2 classmates, thanks for sharing your ideas and insights about research studies.
Wish everyone the best now, and in the future.
I understand better now (than when we started) the processes and procedures involved in research, and I was able to garner that ethics are very important in research studies in Early Childhood Education. Also, that the research methods to use depend on the nature of a research topic and that it is best to use mixed methods so as to understand the depth and breadth of a research study and for reliable results and conclusions. A feasibility test will help to know what risks are obtainable in the course of the study, therefore, it is advised that such test be carried out.
Like I mentioned earlier, this course was quite challenging maybe because it is my first research course and I did not have adequate time to study due to some personal reasons. Arriving at a topic was the first challenge and then in the application of quantitative and qualitative designs to my research topic. Nonetheless, I believe that what I have learnt during this course will come handy for me some day.
Thanks, Dr. Darragh for your patience in explaining and making corrections of my simulation. And to all my Group 2 classmates, thanks for sharing your ideas and insights about research studies.
Wish everyone the best now, and in the future.
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