The Importance Of Inclusion In Early Childhood Education

As I attended to the video presentation, there are many culture issues that I can relate to, therefore, I chose inclusion. Inclusion is important in the early childhood classroom, as we prepare young children and families for education. The reason I chose inclusion is because I think, we as early childhood professionals should make our children feel welcome when they enter the classroom. As educators we should treat them equally regardless of their race or creed at all times. I have learned to understand that children of different cultures, with different languages, who are treated unfairly, have difficulty as they transition in their classroom environment. Dr. Grace stated that in order to have truly inclusive, school districts should reflect many different nationalities and cultures as well as family relationship. Yet, these have to be measured, when we talk about school reform, curriculum alignment as well as parent engagement (Laureate Inc., 2011). I agree with this statement because teachers have to prepare and adapt in order to meet the needs to inclusive environment.
S., 2008), asked a question, why should educators openly address issues such as race, discrimination, hate, and oppression in early childhood (Boutte, p.1). The author talks about two four letter words hate and love, which would generate a more inclusive rather than exclusive social order. I learned that these characteristics’ were overlooked in teacher education programs. However, love implies that all humans deserve the right to dignity, freedom, and equal opportunities. Otherwise, hate in educational settings is defined as a lack of compassion and lack of respect for the rights of others (Boutte, p.1.). In the early childhood field I believe we should demonstrate respect to our diverse population in order to reach them in the classroom. Consequently, we should show love and compassion, as we encounter and prepare