After imaging myself preparing for
a family from China with a preschool aged child, I find that I would make an
effort to prepare myself to be culturally responsive towards the family by completing
the following task: (1) Research information about the Chinese culture, specific
to their background/culture, (2) Research how the USA school system may differ
from the schools in China, (3) Interview with the parents in order to gain
insight about their desires/expectations of their child’s educational
experience, (4) Staff the information I receive from the family with the child’s
teacher, (5) Make an effort to learn a few phrases in their language.
I believed that preparing myself to
be culturally responsive towards this family will only further enhance my
ability to establish a healthy and meaningful relationship with the family and their
child. I also believe that making an earnest effort to understand the family’s
culture will assist me as a Child Care Director in understanding the importance
of being culturally sensitive to the families I work with in general.
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