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2/24/2016

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1. How do you prevent your biases from influencing your teaching or interactions with children?

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Jessica

7/30/2018 02:26:14 pm

I don't make assumptions about the kids or their families, but learn to get to know each of them one on one. I try not to use my past experiences to judge how someone might act and I teach the children to do the same when they interact with each other.

Rana

8/1/2018 07:01:56 pm

We talk about the positive aspects when talking about differences. We point to the fun.

Manjari

8/6/2018 02:08:20 pm

I take each kid as they come. I try not to make assumptions about them based upon their appearance.
Kids vary greatly. Experience with one kid does not indicate the outcome of interactions with others. Remain open minded about all kids and family.

kshama kamat

8/6/2018 03:33:59 pm

Love people for who they are and where they are at in life. Enjoy the different cultures and personalities as you plan your lessons and activities, Model what you want the class to live.

Kayla

8/12/2018 02:39:35 pm

Stay open mined, love, no judging, and explore diserity in positive ways.

Madina

8/14/2018 01:59:35 pm

Avoid your own biases and be open- friendly to all kind of nations and people: we are all from one planet. And in this case you will be a good role-model for children.

Shirley

8/22/2018 11:41:37 am

Be open minded and don't judge.

gabriela

8/26/2018 07:57:25 pm

be open minded, be kind and see always something good in/ about the other person

julie

8/27/2018 06:25:21 pm

When reading or during circle discussions I present alternate ways of looking at the situation or people and point out the differences and the similarities...and that it is all good.

Jennifer Hardesty

8/28/2018 10:11:01 am

We teach that God made Everyone unique and special. Even our "Identical Twins" are unique in many ways. God loves variety just look at the many flowers he created.
Every person is the only one of their kind. There may be two Daniels, but they are each unique. We draw self portraits and we go outside and look at the flower varieties.

Darla Wright

8/30/2018 05:21:42 pm

As teachers we need to check our biases at the door. In our center we learn about different cultures around the world as well as in our community. The children share books, clothing, and foods of the country we are visiting and we make a passport to stamp when we have finished visiting a country. We learn about their music, art, and daily lives and vocabulary.

amy berry

9/1/2018 05:06:50 pm

I don't judge people by the way they look. each child is different and unique and needs to be treated as special

AfzalBaig

9/6/2018 10:49:29 pm

We have multicultural community so as a provider this is our job to welcome everyone as a human not according to their color or race.
Our classroom have cultures dools, books and different celebrations of different cultures holidays.

Afzal Baig

9/7/2018 06:45:29 pm

We Live in divers commmunity and celebrate all cultural celebration.
We have different cultural dolls, book and props.

Radhika Ravula

9/11/2018 06:30:59 pm

Be open minded with each child. And take each person for themselves and stay in their world

Stephanie Castleberry

9/15/2018 02:46:11 pm

we treat everyone the same and encourage our children to do the same. We embrace the differences and we celebrate foods from different cultures. the children love that.

Callee Lasley

9/26/2018 08:12:18 am

By remaining open minded and not making snap judgments. It is also important to discuss and celebrate diversity in the classroom.

Cloey Garrison

10/3/2018 01:05:39 pm

Being a Christian based childcare, we don't tend to run into this problem very often. We teach our children starting at a very young age that the only one that gets to judge is God himself. We stress that while it's ok to form an opinion based on knowledgeable facts, it's not always acceptable to voice that opinion unless its kind.

chelsae

10/5/2018 09:26:59 am

We have open conversations where we explain our similarities and our differences. We read diversity books & discus after.

Cassy Cardenas

10/18/2018 10:20:28 am

Always be kind to one another.

Esmeralda Napalan

10/20/2018 03:18:26 pm

I prevent my biases from influencing my teaching or interactions with children by accepting everyone as for who they are. We put different culture decorations around our classroom and do different culture celebrations inviting families to talk about their cultures and sample foods. Children love that and I enjoy it too!

Remy Coutarel link

10/21/2018 09:59:46 am

To prevent my biases from influencing my teaching or interaction with Children's I:

Treat everybody equally
Have a fresh start with every new student,
Try yo not put people in "boxes"
Educate myself
Take them to reflect on how I interacted with everybody
Have group conversation with my colleague.

Casey Moran

10/22/2018 05:25:48 pm

I prevent bias in my classroom by making sure we embrace differences, study a new country's food and artwork each month as well as provide materials (books, coloring pages, classroom decorations) that promote diversity

Cynthia Castleberry

10/22/2018 07:12:08 pm

We like to pretend to go to other countries and learn about their cultures. We talk about what they do in other places in the world. I am also Puerto Rican and I love to share my experiences with my own children as well as the children in care. I also try to teach them Spanish.

Priyalakshmi Jayapal

10/30/2018 02:36:51 pm

Be open minded person and enjoy different cultures. There is always interesting things exist in each culture to learn. Celebrate each Culture special occasions with their dress, food and music, art.

Deborah

10/31/2018 06:20:30 pm

I grew up outside the US, so I remember what it was like navigating assumptions when I moved here. I spoke perfect English without an accent so people just assumed I had the same shared cultural experiences as they did.

I noticed a lot of people mentioned above to keep and open mind and avoid judging. I completely agree.

Deborah

10/31/2018 06:23:08 pm

Merle

11/7/2018 02:00:09 pm

We use many different cultural and diversity books. We sing songs from long ago and different countries. Explaining how we are different but the same. Everyone is special and can teach us many new things. What fun to explore our differences and likes at home and in other places in the world.

Ashley Harmon

12/9/2018 11:52:01 am

talking about all different races and cultures really help to express open mind-ness to the whole class. Loving each child as if they were all the same race, it does not matter where you come from.

Adrienne Young

11/11/2018 02:59:27 pm

keep an opened mind and be respectful to all people.

Hui Du

11/14/2018 09:36:27 am

Open minded and respect other people.

Elizabeth

11/16/2018 05:02:18 pm

We treat everyone equally, be open minded and always respect others. We celebrate diversity in our classroom, we have discussions about different cultures and different celebrations they may have in those cultures.

Shannon

11/17/2018 12:50:01 pm

I find that loving people is really the most important aspect of valuing/not letting negative biases color my teaching and interactions. Love = listening to and learning about the kids, families, and coworkers with whom I interact; being patient, being kind; letting go of pride and anger; trying to seek the good of others above my own.... Having hope and looking for positive ways to connect. Not that I always succeed!

There have been times when I see children have negative attitudes toward each other or someone else that I realize are just mirrors of my own (or others') impatience, fear, or pride and have to check myself even before I sit down and talk with the little ones around me about how God sees us all and how He wants us to love. It has been these experiences that I think have been the best teaching moments for me to realize how careful (and how well-rested and healthy) I need to be to be leading these "little" leaders.

So, in short... By loving others (with God's help) unconditionally; being aware of my own biases and dealing with them; also by making sure that I am well rested and in a healthy position to be teaching.

Sarah

11/19/2018 06:45:03 pm

Treat each child as they come. Don't judge them by their appearances.

Ray Anderson link

11/28/2018 04:58:20 pm

By accepting the fact that each child is a unique individual with their own story to tell.

stephanie

12/4/2018 02:50:19 pm

knowing each human is different

Jennifer Vallieredouglass

12/4/2018 04:28:44 pm

We celebrate our differences and learn about different cultures throughout the year through music, art and stories.

Marissa Jones

12/4/2018 08:12:20 pm

Keep your mind open, don't make assumptions. Accept each child as they are everyone is different, but different does not mean that one is not right and the other is wrong. Try new things, and embrace what makes us different, unique, and special.

Ashley Harmon

12/9/2018 11:50:48 am

I try to stay open minded, I do not express my opinions in front of kids nor do i make assumptions according to race.

kasturi sur

12/13/2018 12:04:38 pm

Love people for who they are and avoid biases. Have an open mind and treat everyone equally. Love everyone with an open mind and enjoy the diversity in a positive way. I talk to the kids about the various diversities in the whole world and say that it is so beautiful and are unique in their own special way. Despite all the diversities we should love each other and be kind to all. I also tell the kids that we should appreciate the differences and make the world a happy and joyful place to live .I definitely keep in mind of not being bias to any child and appreciate their diversities is a beautiful way.

Linda Lafky

12/13/2018 02:52:04 pm

Each person, regardless of age, should be treated as an individual. Judging people based on their outward appearances causes you to miss out on the nuances of unique individuals. Teachers should model this in the classroom, and in the world at large. Children can learn to accept and embrace diversity as an integral part of their world

Dawn

12/15/2018 09:26:03 am

I keep a clear and open mind for each child and family that I work with. Without judgements.

Heather Clark

12/17/2018 06:32:25 pm

If you can't treat every child as a equal you shouldn't be in this profession. They deserve respect no matter their background. They all have something special and its my job to help encourage them not make them different.

Barry Kronmal

12/18/2018 11:44:33 am

I keep my opinions, both spiritual and personal beliefs to my self. I listen to people speak and give them the opportunity to express themselves.

DENISE BALTZER

12/20/2018 08:03:22 pm

Take people as they are, and be respectful. Not understanding something is a chance to learn something new.

Maivnkauj Goertzen

12/20/2018 10:55:15 pm

Be open minded and dont judge.

Kylie Engle

12/23/2018 03:14:44 pm

Be open minded, accept each child as who they show themselves to be, have open discussions about similarities and differences between us all.

Aparna

12/26/2018 01:21:29 pm

Avoid your own biases and be open- friendly to all kind of nations and people: we are all from one planet. And in this case you will be a good role-model for children.

Keiko

12/26/2018 08:03:24 pm

Avoid your own biases and be open- friendly to all kind of nations and people: we are all from one planet. And in this case you will be a good role-model for children.

Chloe

12/28/2018 08:35:42 pm

You don't treat people based on their race or culture. You are respectful and kind and don't make assumptions or off putting jokes. It isn't difficult to do.

12/28/2018 10:35:41 pm

Avoid stereotypes, open your mind, respect individuals

Vicki Ladwig

12/29/2018 02:54:49 pm

By being mindful of your words and actions at all times. Find the good in everyone!

Marie

12/30/2018 10:23:33 am

By doing assessment to find where there at academically and not judging them by the appearance.

vanessa

12/31/2018 02:27:05 pm

Accept each student with love and acceptance, no matter their race color or orgin. Spread love and teach love in your classroom always!

Alisa Van Dusen

1/20/2019 08:46:45 pm

Learn about and appreciate different cultures

Cindy

1/22/2019 06:50:49 pm

Our childcare is based on the philosophy to teach at an early age there are differences in all people whether it is race; disability; culture-that all people are equal and are special. Treat everyone with respect and be kind to everyone.

Ladan

1/29/2019 01:58:32 pm

Treat everybody equally
Have a fresh start with every new student,
Try yo not put people in "boxes"
Educate myself
Take them to reflect on how I interacted with everybody
Have group conversation with my colleague.

Michelle Neuville

1/29/2019 10:22:03 pm

By being open minded and non judgmental towards other kids

Kelsey

2/2/2019 10:47:31 am

to instill diversity I follow the family and child's lead. The curriculum is based on that

Nancy Awamura

2/12/2019 10:39:16 am

The most important factor is to recognize my own biases and to make sure that I do not incorporate any of them into my teaching. I encourage the children to learn about and experience difference in each other as well as in the teachers at school. I teach things I know about other cultures and let the children have fun with them.

Deborah

2/28/2019 06:50:01 am

Shelby Brown

3/6/2019 08:58:38 am

I try to get to know each family and child with an open mind. The first week of school we have meetings with each family and its a chance for me, as their child's teacher, to just listen. They share whatever they want me to know about who they are, who their child is, their hopes and dreams for them and what's culturally important to them. I find these meetings help me understand each child's story and allow me to be responsive to families' needs.

Future B Patterson

3/17/2019 02:31:36 pm

stay open mind and dont judge

Fardowza Shire

3/20/2019 09:32:48 pm

I keep an open mind when it comes to my children in my program and I work on not generalizing any children.

Angela Kinney

3/31/2019 07:28:54 pm

I treat all the kids the same, regardless of gender, race, or background. Unless off course it is an issue specific to that child, and then if I do not know what to do or cannot be impartial I will ask someone who can deal with it.

Khavitha Naraendirakumar

4/25/2019 09:33:00 pm

By being mindful of your words and actions at all times.

Laura Marler

5/13/2019 09:03:56 pm

By making an intentional effort to treat each person as an individual, and not make assumptions about them. Encourage the children to ask questions of others, rather than assume they know how the person will answer.

Angela link

5/20/2019 02:56:02 pm

My parents taught me to never judge someone on first impressions. And I am not much for figuring other people out in the first place, so I tend to treat almost everyone the same when I first meet them. Even after I get to know people, unless I come to really like them or they do something I find extremely offensive I tend to treat them all the same.

Melanie Gallagher

5/20/2019 03:11:06 pm

I teach in a very diverse school. Luckily I was raised overseas in a foreign country where the cultures and kids I grew up with were varied. I went to an international school so the first question you asked a new friend after their name was, "what country are you from?" I try and meet each new student where they are at. Not to make assumptions and to learn who they are as an individual.

Nadezhda Kubay

5/25/2019 10:27:54 pm

Realize that children come from different backgrounds and that their different experiences in life will not fit the stereotypes that exist.

Evelyn

6/21/2019 09:19:56 am

Become aware of your biases first and then recognize how incorrect they are. Not everyone is created the same and diversity must be respected.

Viola

8/26/2019 08:21:51 am

By being open minded and cautious with my words and actions.

Patrisha

12/14/2019 03:13:05 pm

I say follow the children. They are accepting of all. When the adults in their lives accept every person as every person, they will too. Whether you believe in equality or not, you must behave in that manner.

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