Studying diversity in early childhood has broadened my perception on the issues that children and teachers face in today's society. Specifically, working on my project about integrating multilingualism into existing curricula, I have learned about the extensive research and need for community help that is required when attempting to make a large difference to the early childhood field. Throughout my entire course, I have learned about the large effects that seemingly minor actions and words can have on children and how easily children's minds are moulded. Children take in information quickly and are receptive to all information subconsciously, making it important for us to not prejudice children with biases that may shape how they see the world later in life. As early childhood professionals, we have to be as unbiased as possible when in the classroom, forcing us to evaluate an analyze ourselves, which has led me to learn more about myself.
I aim to work with people from different nationalities, forming curricula that help eliminate bias and cultural stereotypes in schools. Extending this goal, I would also like to help set up schools in different countries (who may lack certain resources) aiming to integrate children of varying backgrounds, with various languages, and with different abilities into mainstream learning.
I would like to thank all the instructors and colleagues that I have had a pleasure of acquainting myself with these past 20 months. I appreciate every comment and contribution made as you have all been a great help in showing me different perspectives about certain issues. I wish everyone all the best and hope that you all attain the goals you aspire to achieve.
