“Practicing Awareness of Microaggressions”

I have come across a lot of people whose sexual orientation different from myself and others.  Love is a communicative and pleasant emotion from a passionate attraction between two people connected with affection.  An intimate relationship involves a physical attraction between people and sometimes the two people are of the same sex.  Almost all same sex relationships encounters are prone to microaggressions; unfortunately, in this society, racism continues to pestilence the world.

People with homosexual or bisexual orientation have been denounced whether intentional or unintentional.  Homosexuality typically remains culturally indistinguishable, and when individuals take part in homosexual behavior or who are recognized as homosexual becomes observable and subject to be attacked by society, which I feel is very unfair.  It is important to understand that people are sensitive to their own cultural briefs and value diverse cultural as well.   No one is born racist but no one born into this society is immune to its distortions, interwoven into all aspects of life (Margles, S & Margles, R.M., 2010).

Reference

InvertingRacism’sDistortions - Sarah Margles. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://culturalpolitics.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Inverting-Racisms-Distrotions.pdf

Margles, S., & Margles, R. M. (2010). Inverting racism's distortions. Our Schools/Our Selves, 19(3), 137--149. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Education Research Complete database: http://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=51372248&site=ehost-live&scope=site

“Perspectives on Diversity and Culture”

Culture is the point that the concepts, senses, beliefs and values people learn as supporters of the society determines human nature.  They also refer to culture as increasing knowledge, experience, religion concepts on the universe, and a group of people of different generations.   Diversity is the understanding of individual being unique and is aware of their individual differences.  Diversity known as individuals or groups of demographic and philosophical differences created of humanity. 

In this course, culture and diversity I have studied in several different perspectives.  The course highlights the various national cultures built on their particular cultural traits and patterns.  In this detail, the course also brings about national, social, and cultural issues, such as providing children with critical perspective which will reconsider their understanding of living.

There are various aspects of culture and diversity that have been mislaid, such as people being outdone in education.  The different cultures have issues with race, ethnicity, age, and gender.  Introduced to a culturally diverse group without understanding of the culture issues can affect the individuals to become bias and stereotype by people.  People’s definitions of culture and diversity have a strong influence view of their values, their dependability, their concerns and reservations.

"My Family Culture"

*A description of the three items you would choose:

Natural catastrophic events can be volcanoes, earthquakes, and 

hurricanes.

*How you would explain to others what each of these items means to you:

Natural catastrophic events are a significant effect on the living things on the planet.  As all God's creatures grow, more and more individuals are living in potentially dangerous areas.  Given locations are the relative contributions for different magnitude of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes. Catastrophic damage can develop so rapidly that little, if any, warning is possible.

*Your feelings if, upon arrival, you were told that you could only keep one  personal item and have to give up the other two items you brought with  you:

I would probably feel sad and angry, as well as emotionally challenged if I could only keep one personal item and have to give up the other two items.  The first step would be deciding the needed assessment and provide help and guidance to all those involved.

*Any insights you gained about yourself, your family culture, diversity,  and/or cultural differences in general, as a result of this exercise:

Everything we do in life will center upon meeting the needs of our family culture.  Therefore, we must gain an understanding of the diversity and difference cultural groups.  Learn to support a culturally group and be sensitive to their needs and life journey.  

When I Think of Research...

I have gained a lot of understanding in research methods that lead to reflective thinking and self-insights.  Gaining the awareness of the nature of doing research gives more control and an open mind about different ways of conducting studies as well as problems that might occur during the steps.  The purpose of planning, designing and conducting research in early childhood are developing and learning the knowledge base regarding educational effectiveness, the framework outlines practice that promotes young children’s optimal learning and development. 

Reference

Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood ... (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/position%20statement%20Web.pdf

"Blog Assignment: Research Around the World"

There are countless challenges encountered by governments around the world organization, association and usefulness of their health systems.  Methodological solutions to health systems deficiencies must take the administrative and legislative contexts into account to be effective and maintainable. Health system financing is reinforcement the financial resources and decreasing the financial dangers of infection that initiative various into poverty requires ground-breaking approaches in different country circumstances.  Early Childhood Australia has developed a variety of resources for parents such as children’s health and nutrition; separation anxiety; and transitions to school (Early Childhood Australia, 2014).

Early Childhood Australia (ECA) is a non-profit organization that promotes and works towards what is best for children and the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector. Since 1938, ECA’s main focus has been advocacy, influencing many significant issues relevant to the care, well being and education of young children in Australia.

Their programs are intended for high-ranking officials and legislators who strive to improve the health of populations in their countries. As well as, theoretic and abstract knowledge with practical tools to accomplish important tasks.  Early Childhood Australia (ECA) builds on research and public health practice throughout the world.  In fact, (ECA) provides other remarkable information such as, the Educator Resources section of the Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub provides information and links on a range of topics for Early Childhood Educators.

Reference

Early Childhood Australia: This is the Australian equivalent to the U.S. based NAEYC. You can access several links to early childhood research from the menu on the left side of the home page.
http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/

"Research that Benefits Children and Families—Uplifting Stories"

What is autism?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.

I have a nephew diagnosed with autism at an early age.  The child was very hyper; his parents were constantly running after him day to day.  He would scream whenever he become upset and could not have his way.  The parents made an important chose to build a partnership with a professional child care center and gain knowledge to work together improving the child’s behavior. 

It is important for children to be in a pleasant setting to learn and develop a sense of being for themselves.  The parents did not understand much about an autistic child; therefore, they explored the internet about autism to get a better understanding.  “There is no known single cause for autism spectrum disorder, but it is believed to be caused by abnormalities in brain structure or function (Autism Society, 2014).  If the organization does not care cultural competence, the specialist will be limited in what a child can do. 

It is essential for professionals to work together parents for an autistic child’s benefit.  Parents and teachers must learn knowledge about the child’s needs and abilities to help with their needs.  In this diverse society, various biases exist. If we don’t fight them, then we support them with our silence. 

   

                             

Reference

Autism Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological ... (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm

Causes - Autism Society. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.autism-society.org/about-autism/causes/ Chicago: Causes - Autism Society, http://www.autism-society.org/about-autism/causes/

"Your Personal Research Journey”

A study of early childhood can make a significant benefit of how children learn.  The research should conduct of goals of early childhood education and their learning related to school policies, such as testing children.  A teacher-child good relationship will help support young children with their adjustment to the school setting.  In addition to, teacher-child relationship become resilient and enhances a child’s academic performance in a good school environment.  As a result, early experiences can and do influence the physical architecture of the brain, literally shaping the neural connections in an infant’s developing brain.

Reference

http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/helping_young_children_succeed_final.pdf?docID=1725&AddInterest=1157

Partnering with the Business Community & Economists - Convio. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://zttcfn.convio.net/site/DocServer/Partnering_with_the_Business_Community_final.pdf?docID=4361