I chose to research the Latin America and Caribbean region of UNICEF. I have worked with many children from countries that fall in this region and knowing more about the difficulties children face in their home country may help me better understand them as they come into my classroom.
People in some of the region are dealing with Volcano Fuego and the aftermath of eruption. People are scared and this can lead to lifelong emotional issues for young children that are dealing with this natural disaster and all that comes with it.
Professionally, I need to do a better job of paying attention to the news and all that happens in the community, country, and also the home countries of the families I work with. While I have my reasons for not watching the news, reading through the UNICEF website showed me so many things that I was simply unaware of. This shows me that I need to be more current so that I can help families even when they do not ask for it.
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Hi Robin,
ReplyDeleteUnderstanding where children come from and their customs is definitely helpful when working with children in the classroom. I did not realize there was a volcanic eruption in Latin America. Natural disasters can alter so many people's lives and I can see how being mindful of this is important for fostering healthy development for children. I, too, am guilty of not keeping up with the news but it is crucial that we know what these children are going through. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Robin,
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I do not watch the news as often as I should. Part of the reason being that many of the stories are just down right depressing, and this leaves me feeling drained and somewhat defeated, wondering if what little I want to give can actually make a difference. The other reason I don't watch the news as much is because I am just so busy, it seems. I do devote quite a bit of time to designing lesson plans around weekly themes for my students. I can only hope, that my efforts make a positive impact on my students lives in some small way.