Professional Hopes and Goals

This course, Perspectives on Diversity and Equity, has allowed me to explore who I am and my own beliefs and values. I have learned so much about diversity, equity, and social justice. This class has affirmed, changed, and modified my own thinking in various ways.

For my last blog post for this class, I am assigned to list a hope and goal related to aspects of diversity.

My hope for the children and families that I serve, who come from diverse backgrounds, is that each individual feel welcomed, valued, respected, and wanted.  I want to ensure that all children and families feel that they are a part of the learning communities. I want to make sure that families’ values and beliefs are accepted and they feel comfortable enough to share their experiences and expertise. 

My goal for the early childhood field is to continue to learn about anti-bias education and how to apply it in my works to create an environment of acceptance and equity for all children and their families. 

I would like to thank my colleagues for allowing me to learn through their interactions and post on the blogs and discussion boards. Through those conversations, I have learned so much about the topics of diversity and equity. Thank you for helping me to further reflect on my personal views, beliefs, and values.