Summary
The webinar focuses on the importance of being anti-racist in early childhood spaces, emphasizing emotional and intellectual awareness. It discusses the need for direct actions to dismantle racism and challenges Eurocentric norms in educational settings. The speaker highlights the impact of trauma on individuals, the historical racial biases in early childhood education, and the importance of self-education in addressing biases. The discussion also introduces practical steps for creating anti-racist environments and suggests resources for further learning and reflection. The overall message encourages educators to engage in continuous learning, reflection, and intentional actions to promote equity and justice in early childhood education.
Chapters
Introduction to the Webinar
Defining Anti-Racism
Action Against Racism
Challenges in Early Childhood Education
Addressing Trauma and Stress
Creating Anti-Racist Environments
Empowering Change
Professional Growth in Education
Exploration of Early Childhood Education
Equity and Justice in Education
Opportunities for Self-Reflection
Interactive Session and Closing Remarks
Introduction to the Webinar
Introducing the webinar on how to be anti-racist in early childhood spaces, addressing the impact of recent events and the need for action.
Defining Anti-Racism
Exploring the concept of anti-racism, emphasizing the need for emotional and intellectual awareness and the distinction between being racist and anti-racist.
Action Against Racism
Discussing the importance of taking action against racism, highlighting the effects of passive racism and the role of direct actions in dismantling racism.
Challenges in Early Childhood Education
Examining the historical roots of early childhood education and its racial biases, discussing the impact on black children and the need for systemic change.
Addressing Trauma and Stress
Highlighting the impact of trauma and stress on individuals in the context of racism, emphasizing the need for self-education and reflection to address these issues.
Creating Anti-Racist Environments
Exploring practical steps to create anti-racist early childhood spaces, including challenging Eurocentric norms, promoting inclusivity, and engaging in developmentally appropriate conversations about race.
Empowering Change
Encouraging reflection on personal biases, engaging in self-education, and taking deliberate actions to dismantle systemic racism in educational settings.
Professional Growth in Education
Teachers and educators learning together, growing together, and staying aware of areas for improvement.
Exploration of Early Childhood Education
Brief discussion on curriculum, assessment, and the history of early childhood education.
Equity and Justice in Education
Introduction to the book 'Achieving Equity and Justice in Education Through the Work of Systems Change' and the importance of creating an anti-bias environment in early childhood education.
Opportunities for Self-Reflection
Iheoma's book offers opportunities for self-reflection and addresses challenging topics related to anti-racism.
Interactive Session and Closing Remarks
Engagement with the audience through a video blog (vlog) and ensuring participants feel valued and informed about future certificate opportunities.
Get your own AI Agent Today
Thousands of businesses worldwide are using Chaindesk Generative
AI platform.
Don't get left behind - start building your
own custom AI chatbot now!