Country's Origin: Brazil
There is a new Mulatto family of four that will be joining my learning environment, migrating from another country. This requires me to prepare for this transition that will occur once they get here. This family has two girls that are both Early Childhood age. They are coming here to expose their children to a new culture and style of education. They will be moving to Columbia, SC were they will be staying with fam ily.Their family has contact my school to enrol their children. Here are five ways that I will prepare for this transition.
1.I will conduct a short research of all cultural differences. This is necessary so that I can understand the necessary changes that need to be made.
2. Next, I would share my findings with both staff and children that will be in the new children's class.
3. I would like to add something special form their culture into each learning environment.
4. I would like to add one dish tot the menu that will be made once a month to make the children feel appreciated and not left out in this new environment.
5. Lastly, I will assign a staff member that would serve as their care leader. This will give the family a person that is familiar with their situation and that can serve as a point of contact if any issue arise. This care leader will be assigned to them for about one year.
These preparations will ensure a smooth transition from their country to ours.
McKenzie,
ReplyDeleteI think sharing what you learn about the family’s culture with children and staff is a great idea. It is because the whole environment including peers, other teachers, activities, snacks and toys influences the child. I like the idea of preparing the class to be responsive to the new student’s culture.
Aya
The idea of having a staff member assigned to the family is great. This would certainly help the family feel comfortable in their new situation. I think it would especially help the family when they had questions or concerns. Asking one person and always getting a response from the same person is less intimidating that having to find the right person to ask.
ReplyDeleteHi McKenzie,
ReplyDeleteI really like your idea of assigning the family a care leader. I think families would feel secure and comfortable in sharing their family culture, educational goals, and needs with a consistent person. Additionally, assigning a person dedicated to that family would help them feel welcome and important in the program setting. Really great culturally responsive idea!