Start Seeing Diversity Blog: Creating Art

In this course, I have learned a lot about diversity and how it applies to child development. Children have diverse issues and needs, and educators have to address those needs. I have learned about my own biases and ways to improve my understanding of diversity.  As a result, I have created a collage that illustrates my view of diversity.  The image includes gay parents.  This was an issue for me and one of my biases that I have learned to overcome.  I also include pictures of diverse children.  My goal in education is to promote diversity and inclusion and to overcome all biases.

We Don't Say Those Words in Class!

I witnessed a child say "Look how fat that woman is".  When the child said this, the parent was ashamed. I heard the parent tell the child to shut up and be quiet.  Oddly the child tried to defend himself by saying that the woman is fat.  In response, the parent told the child that it was wrong to say that about people.  The child stopped and was quiet. 

In this situation, I would have explained to the child that it is wrong to speak ill of others or to be judgmental.  I would also inform the child that it is important to consider other people's feelings when making verbal statements.  In this situation, the parent communicated that calling someone fat was wrong.  However, the parent failed to explain why it was wrong.  As a result, I would take the time to explain to children proper behavior and speech in ptiublic settings.  I would also explain the importance of considering etiquette, diversity, and personal feelings in others.