This course has been my favorite thus far throughout my experience
at Walden University. Since I am an avid
reader, the novel “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong child, her
American doctors, and the collision of two culture,” was the material in which I
enjoyed or connected with the most. I
love learning about other cultures and their differences in ways of life. Learning
about anti-bias education and the effect it has on students and the society as
a whole was greatly beneficial. I knew
that building relationships with students and families was important, but was
surprised at the impact relationships have on major issues such as poverty,
homelessness, and substance abuse. I would like to further investigate additional
strategies in which to work with families to gain trust and lasting
partnerships that are tied to achievement in the classroom. Additionally, my research on substance abuse
has allowed me broaden my knowledge base and possibly be an asset to our school
counselor in substance abuse situations involving child maltreatment, isolation,
or cultural or ethnic scenarios in our middle school environment.
