Activity 1.4 | Considering your own understanding of children, families and educators

Image of a team or a leader

How do you imagine working with your team to create an inclusive environment? This is a big question in this course. 

Using your imagination, think of what type of leadership and/or teamwork it takes to be open to children, family and each other. 

Jot your ideas in your journal. 

How might you articulate your ideas to your team?

Share a conversation with one other educator about the following questions:

• How can you welcome families without making assumptions about the culture they may come from? 
• What types of families might you have difficulty welcoming….how will you deal with this?
• Are you able to see children as capable and see their gifts? 
• What skills does a leader of an inclusive program need to develop?