Preschool and Beyond: What I have Learned

Saturday, October 27, 2012

What I have Learned

I must say that engaging in this course has really opened my mind up even more to the injustices that burden down many children and families. As I make my final post for this course, I will share my hopes for children and families, my goals, and a note of thanks to my colleagues that have journeyed though this course with me.

One hope that I have as I think about my work with children and families, is that I will be able to give them a Priscilla that understands the issues that affect them and works hard to ensure that these injustices does not occur in her presence. I will do my best to share my current knowledge about Anti- Bias Education with other my colleagues at work so that they can be just as mindful as me about the issues that hinder the health and well being of children and families.

One goal that I would like to set for the early childhood field is that all early childhood educators will begin to see each child and family for who they are and instead of comparing them to others, meet them exactly where they are. This means celebrating the good in all they encounter.

Lastly, I would like to give a special thank you to Teresa and Anabel for all the supportive and encouraging members of the early childhood field. The children and families that you work with should be blessed to have you. You two will go far and I look forward to working with you in future courses. It's count down time ladies!! We're almost done!!!

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Anabel HermosuraOctober 27, 2012 at 7:53 PM
Priscilla,
Our commitment to the field of early childhood field is just starting and I hope that we will apply what we learned during this course in our classroom and our community.

I could have not done it without your help as well as Teresa's and Dr. Hertz. I would like to thank you too for all your support and contribution to our discussion and blog assignments.

I hope you will continue to find courage to advocate for our families and children. You have proven that by working hard and by educating yourself that you have conquered all adversities that came your way. Thank you for your dedication to your profession and hope to work with you again on our next course.
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Teresa GOctober 27, 2012 at 8:30 PM
Priscilla,

We have gained a lot of wonderful knowledge from this course. You, Anabel, and I have been blessed by the wisdom of Dr. Hertz and the great materials that have enabled us to grow in knowledge and spirit. Thank you for your discussion posts and comments. Your students and families are blessed to have your support on their educational journey.
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Relationships

I currently have healthy relationships with my two sisters, my brother, my sons, my daughter, my father, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and colleagues. These relationships are healthy because we first take the time to acknowledge each other as individuals, keeping in mind that we come with our own beliefs, needs, desires, goals, and morals. Respecting each other and working through issues, help us to maintain open lines of communications. As we all know that no relationship is perfect, but being committed to forming strong relationships, can help everyone learn to be better people.

Personal Advocacy Reflection

I cannot pinpoint just one individual to talk about as it relates to advocacy and its effect on my life. There have been a number of people who have advocated and shared important information with me. So to name just one person would not be fair, because they all have impacted me greatly. All through-out my journey to pursue my higher learning education. These individuals have been very positive in sharing information as it relates to school and other opportunities. Because they were so supportive, I was able to pursue three separate degrees consecutively. They were also compassionate and encouraging as I raised my children as a young single mother. Through the sharing of vital information, I excelled higher and to greater places in my life. As a result of their kindness, I am paying it forward by sharing information and resources with others that may be looking to pursue a better life. I always find myself encouraging young mothers to do their best as mothers and to pursue more education in an effort to be a better provider for their young family. I pick up informative brochures and flyers that I come across when I'm out in the district for my job. I share those flyers and brochures with those young mothers and anyone else who's interested. I just believe that we must not be afraid to reach out to lending a helping hand, not a hand-out.

Relationship Reflection

As a mother of three, a sister, a daughter, a friend, and an employee, building and being apart of strong lasting relationships is very important to me. It is important to me, because it allows me to be accepted by my peers. It allows me to contribute to the lives of others in a positive way. It also allows me the grand opportunity to learn from the individuals I have relationships with. Learning how to give, receive, value the opinions of others, and agreeing to disagree are all some of the things I learn as I interact with my sisters, brothers, friends, children, and co-workers. Being able to see the world from the point of view of others is an awesome thing, because they can point out very important points, when our selfishness tend to rear it's head. Healthy relationships allow us to bear our feelings to others, our weaknesses revealed, enabling us to be strong by the strength and helping hands of others.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

What I have Learned

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