To ensure that I am culturally responsive
to the new student I will:
·
Learn a few Nigerian words and
phrases to greet the student.
·
Research cultural roles, hierarchy
and religious beliefs via the Internet,
scholarly journals, and international professional contacts
·
Display familiar artifacts, flags,
traditional food, clothing and pictures of Nigerian people throughout the
classroom setting
·
Do a home visit to learn about the
child and his role in the family and intimate facts about the child.
·
Encourage the family to visit the
school, volunteer and become familiar with the educational system.
·
Invite the child to teach the class
a native song, traditional nursery rhyme, or a hand game which is played in his
native country.
I
believe these simple preparations will help the child and his family will to feel
more comfortable in this new environment and prepare the child to learn. This warm welcome will assure the family that the teacher cares for and will
provide a safe academic and nurturing environment for the child. What do you think?
References:
Derman-Sparks,
L. & Edwards, J. (2010). Anti-Bias for Young Children and Ourselves. National
Association for the Education of Young Children: Washington, DC.
I like your idea about hanging the country's flag and asking the family to volunteer to come in and associate with all the kids. What better way to learn about ones country coming straight from the people who know. Good post!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. If I were to pick this country I think I would also incorporate the music, food and local traditions. Amazing job.
ReplyDeleteJennifer Bisignano
I love how you started your blog in first person. It made me want to read more! All of your ideas to make the families feel comfortable were amazing and I know they would truly be helpful! I fully agree with the quote you posted from the book! ""Teachers who create learning environments that incorporate and build upon children's home cultures promote healthy social, emotional, and cognitive development and academic achievement" (2010, p. 61)."
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder!
Yolanda,
ReplyDeleteYou had great ideas. I like how you would invite the child to teach some songs or finger plays about his culture. That sounds like a really good idea. I also like how you began by writing in first person. It made your blog very realistic.
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