Welcoming Families From Around The World

 

 

I chose the country of Australia

 

At least five ways in which I will prepare myself to be culturally responsive towards this family:

1. I will conduct research on this family though the Internet, books, and the encyclopedia. I will try to find a contact from this region or at least someone who has spent significant time in this region to gain more information.
3. I will set time aside to meet with their family to learn more about them and their traditions
4. I will find something to remind this child of home and incorporate it into my classroom to help them adjust.
5. I will introduce the children in my class to this culture before our new student enters so they too are more aware.

A brief statement describing in what ways I hope that these preparations will benefit both me and the family.
I hope with these preparations that not only will I gain a better understanding but the children in the classroom will  gain knowledge as well  and this will encourage the welcoming process. I also hope it will show the family the effort I am putting forward in order to make them and their child comfortable in the transition to not only a new country but a new way of life.