Childhood Education

Practicing Awareness of Microaggression   Josephine Diete-Spiff Walden University Microaggression Microaggression expression specifies the views of certain persons concerning another in an insulting manner deliberately or unconsciously (DeSalles, Morigeau, & Michaels, 2018; Laureate Education (Producer)., 2011). Such conditions happen when a person feels superior to another person. These insults are spoken or made subtly, but it still can cause harm to the person targeted as inferior.  Microaggression Example I hail from an oil-rich coastal kingdom in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. Our kingdom (community) is an Island and an oil merchant main base (host company). The lighting (electricity) system is generated and distributed by the host company, and my community has enjoyed constant 24-hour light, which is alien to my country. However, the light began to have issues from last month, affecting the festive period adversely. The people complained, but the h...

Perspectives on Diversity and Culture Josephine Diete-Spiff Walden University Diversity and Culture It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength - Maya Angelou Just as the natural environment depends on biodiversity, so the human environment depends on cultural diversity, because no one civilization encompasses all the spiritual, ethical, and artistic expressions of mankind. – Jonathan Sacks There are different views and perceptions about diversity and culture. This presentation takes into cognizant the definition and views of others concerning culture and diversity. Thus, comparing these views to researched works studied in the class of perspective of diversity and equity, two friends and a family member interviewed and classified as A, B, and C.   Others Definition of Culture In the search for the meaning of culture from friends and family, the following came into fore. Friend “A” ...

My Family Culture Josephine Diete-Spiff Walden University My Family Cultural Items Description   If confronted with unforeseen circumstances and made to leave my country with only three of my family cultural items, it will be a soul-searching event as my family cultural artifacts vary. Nevertheless, I concluded that my Holy Bible, Golf Set, and Coral Beads are most dear to me because they represent my family lifestyle, and acceptability by others is conventional. My Holy Bible The Bible is an integral part of my family culture and has been in use for generations. As a Christian family, it is traditional for us to wake up very early every morning, gather in the living room, and read our Bibles before going to school or work. My family believes the Bible is the word of God and is our daily guard to healthy living. The Bible is the dependable word of God that contains the history of man’s creation, relationship with God, man’s fall, Christ, who is God sons’ birth, in...

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Daily Support Josephine Diete-Spiff Walden University Dr. Dartt Graduate Certification in Early Childhood Administration, Management and Leadership December 5, 2019 My Supports The word support connotes assistance. Help in times of need. Supports are given in different circumstances, and everybody needs support one time or the other in life. Support in one's life starts from birth to adulthood. Lending a helping hand is essential, as an old adage from my local language states that the impossible is achieved through help. Accordingly, Misty Copeland reinforces the concept in this quote; My Daily Support Support for me is critical to my survival and in achieving my goals in life. I have various categories of supporters and they all contribute to my wellbeing. The different phases of my life that require support factors are classified as my personal needs, my home needs, my office needs, and my kingdom's needs. In my personal life, I have a per...

Introduction Play in childhood makes a healthier adult. Therefore, the early childhood curriculum should mandatorily include play. Thus, effective implementation of play reflected in adulthood would require the partnership of the educators and the family of the child. Creative people are curious, flexible, persistent and independent, with a tremendous spirit of adventure and a love of play – Henri Matisse Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how to learn- O. Fred Donaldson Past Support Play Support Play connotes assistance by others to enable a play to happen. Children need support or permission to play, and an adult's help can facilitate the process. As a child, the play support was by mom, dad, caregivers, family, friends, and the community. One's famous play was with a doll and cooking utensils provided by mom. One plays mom, bath the doll, dress the baby, dress the doll's house, and cook fo...

Building Partnerships Series For Early Childhood Professionals Guide to Developing Relationships with Families Discover definitions, tools, and strategies for reflective practice and supervision to help program staff develop positive goal- oriented relationships with families. POSITIVE GOAL-ORIENTED RELATIONSHIPS Explore the role that Positive Goal-Oriented Relationships play in effective parent, family, and community engagement. This guide offers definitions, tools, and reflective practice and supervision strategies to help program staff develop positive, ongoing, and goal- oriented relationships. This resource is intended for the entire Head Start and Early Head Start community and professionals in the early childhood field. Individuals, groups of staff, and supervisors can use this tool as part of training and reflective practice and supervision. This guide is aligned with the Head Start Parent, Family, and C...