The family I chose for this assignment is from Burma. I chose this country because in the city
where I live we have noticed an increase in people from this country.
Five ways in which I will prepare to be culturally
responsive towards this family:
1. Learn the country’s geographic location and
climate
2. Learn
about the country’s situation (why are people fleeing this country?)
3. Learn
about their traditions, culture, customs, religion and language
4. Find
someone in the community that can speak the family’s language so that I can
welcome the family in my classroom and have an effective communication.
5. Include
materials, pictures, books, music in the classroom environment that reflects
the family culture.
Families from different parts of the world immigrate
to United States from different reasons I believe that one of the most
important things is to know those reasons. When a teacher understands the family culture
she is able to build positive relationships with the family. Identifying someone in the community that can
help us to communicate with the family is beneficial for the family, child and
teacher. It is through communication
that we build relationships and engaged the families into their child’s
education. Lastly, when children and
families are reflected in the classroom environment they feel welcome and
develop a sense of belonging within the group.
You listed some great areas to learn about-I didn’t even think about “why they left their home”! Knowing the areas you listed are very important to understanding the family as a whole. It will also help you to work with the family that much better.
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving me the insight to inquirer why did the family leave their country. That is an important question because there maybe issues that they may need extra support for.
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