Welcoming Families
From Around the World
Burma
The name of the country that my student and family would be
a native of is Burma, It is located
in Southeast Asia and is bordered by China, Thailand, India, Laos and Bangladesh.
In preparation to welcome this family, I would begin by familiarizing myself
with Burma’s educational system. Next I would be able to pronounce the country’s
official full name “Republic of the
Union of Myanmar.” I would familiarize myself with the culture of Burma,
which encompasses its language, ethnic groups, religions, cuisine music, dance
and theater. I would become knowledgeable of the economy of Burma, the country
is one of the poorest nations in Southeast Asia. I would familiarize myself
with the history of the country and the human rights violations that have
occurred in this country such as genocide, the use of child soldiers,
systematic rape, child labor, slavery, human trafficking and a lack of freedom
of speech.
Having knowledge of these things will help me be able to
effectively communicate with the child and family. This knowledge will deter me
from offending the child or family and understand their behavior in certain
situations. This knowledge will help me create a classroom that reflects the family’s
culture. This knowledge will also help be build partnership with the family so
that I can better serve them.
You have given great steps on preparing for the family to be part of your early childhood environment. I like that you have given thought to the economic status of the country. This may be a great resource to help the family adjust to the new culture and to find financial assistance if needed. The families I have worked with from other countries have found the financial assistance to be one of the toughest factors in adjusting to the new culture.
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