The
country I chose for “my” family is Malaysia.
In order to be culturally responsive towards this family, I would first
learn to say a few greeting words in Malaysian.
I would also learn a few things about the Malaysian culture, such as the
dominant religion, values and traditions.
Learning about national holidays and displaying photos in the classroom
would also allow the children to feel more confortable. I would also learn about family structures in
Malaysia in order to prevent misunderstandings while meeting the family, I
would not want to offend any family members.
Learning about education in Malaysia would also help me better
understand this family’s expectations.
These
preparations will give me some knowledge about what to expect from this family
and will promote a successful first meeting with them. However, I believe that the best way to get
to know the family is to listen to their individual needs and expectations for
their children; and to discuss ways they would want me to help their children
be successful at school. The most
important thing is not to keep any stereotypes or biases in mind while meeting
the family and their children to prevent microaggressions.
I liked how you included to learn about their educational styles within the country, as this will directly affect how they perceive your work and their work.
ReplyDeleteIdentifying family priorities is important foundation when developing relationships. It is also wonderful that you bring items to demonstrate that the child is part of the group.
ReplyDeleteHi Ghayna,
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful that you would like to learn more about the educational system in Malaysia. This would insure your ability to understand how they learn and you would be able to enhance what they are doing with your understanding of their learning base. Learning about the family and their values will help to ensure they feel welcomed, thus, allowing them the comfort of knowing that you care about them and their heritage. Wonderful blog.