Saturday, August 11, 2012

Welcoming Families From Around the World..Week 7




El Salvador

Ø  At least five ways in which I will prepare myself to be culturally responsive towards this family.
1.  Research the gender roles in the family.

2. Learn basic words in the family’s language such as, “Hello" and "Goodbye." Also, label some important areas in the classroom of the child's native language.

 3.  Learn some home culture dynamics by home-visits with the family. Seeing the family in their natural environment can give an insight on the child's identity.

 4.  Learn their views on education since the child is starting the child care center. This will give a sense of the direction the family wants for their child educationally.

5. Learn the family’s religious belief. The family may chose not to immunize their child because of religious reason.
  


     Starting with the preparation process, this will give me a sense of culture in El Salvador. Some of the cultural identity could be a part of the family’s social identity. Children learn culture through family and friends that are pass down. Coming to the child care center, the staff can learn aspects to understand the family’s culture without judgment. For example, if the child is 2years and still being breastfed, we cannot judge the mother for her chose, it could be cultural. Also, the family may feel comfortable about their new surrounding to see how the staff is embracing their culture.
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3 comments:

  1. Amanda KlineAugust 12, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Andrea,
    I agree with learning what the family's views are about education. Many families have different views and some which may be negative based on how their own educational experience was. If that is the case, it is so much more important for us to embrace their view and also show them that not all programs/schools have to be negative.
    Amanda

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  2. aricajillAugust 12, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Andrea,
    I see all of your ideas to prepare yourself as very beneficial. Knowing the main words of their language will help you and them out. I feel that they would recognize your efforts, which would bring a feeling of approvement.

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  3. gregoryubaAugust 13, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    I appreciate that you have considered the gender roles of the family! This impacts not only how the children may play, but also how to communicate respectfully with the parent(s).

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