Check out this site if you are interested in child development or work with kids. Gives an overview of racial development in children and some ideas for incorporating this into work with children.
http://www.pbs.org/kcts/preciouschildren/diversity/read_activities.html
Friday, February 15, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
I fell behind on the facts! Thanks to my supervisor for reminding me today- here are a few to make up for missed time.
Today, February 13th-The Renaissance, the first Black pro basketball team, was organized in 1923.
The Banjo originated in Africa, and up until the 1800s was considered an instrument only played by Blacks.
Today, February 13th-The Renaissance, the first Black pro basketball team, was organized in 1923.
The Banjo originated in Africa, and up until the 1800s was considered an instrument only played by Blacks.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Black History Month
We are half way through February- Black History Month. Since I am passionate about Black culture, Africa, the history of race relations, and racial awareness....I have decided to start posting some interesting "facts of the day" throughout the rest of February. Seems like a good time to do so! So here is #1:
The difference in skin color between black and whites is however a minor genetic difference accounting for just one letter in 3.1 billion letters of DNA.
A great site to help us remember:
http://www.biography.com/blackhistory/
The difference in skin color between black and whites is however a minor genetic difference accounting for just one letter in 3.1 billion letters of DNA.
A great site to help us remember:
http://www.biography.com/blackhistory/
Saturday, February 2, 2008
300 pages by Monday...I should be reading....
Instead I am posting. Things are proving to be very hectic for us in the new year. We are constantly striving to figure out how to best love one another, love others, and take care of ourselves. It is true I thrive off a full life and busy schedule, but right now it is a little fuller than I prefer! Every day brings up the same struggle trying to keep things in perspective, and trust God with our time and money. (Both of which there is a lack of!) These days I find myself constantly stuck in feeling stressed or worrying, unless I take the time to sit back and give it all to God. Thankfully, once I do, I am always comforted and reminded that nothing I do matters unless I do it for his glory. All I should worry about is how to live in this light, and honor God with my choices.
I am not saying this is easy, it isn't. Even as I sat to write this my head was spinning with a million things I need to do, and I am sure within 24 hours these feelings of stress will rise back up. But I am re-learning how to ground myself in faith daily. There is no other way to live.
I am not saying this is easy, it isn't. Even as I sat to write this my head was spinning with a million things I need to do, and I am sure within 24 hours these feelings of stress will rise back up. But I am re-learning how to ground myself in faith daily. There is no other way to live.
On a more FUN note- here are some pics from the past couple weeks!
Happy Birthday to Greta!
We got to go see Wicked for Free!! No complaints there. I know it has been out forever, but we hadn't made it there yet. I agree with the folks who say it is amazing! We really enjoyed it.
And yes the weather has been lovely....
We got to go see Wicked for Free!! No complaints there. I know it has been out forever, but we hadn't made it there yet. I agree with the folks who say it is amazing! We really enjoyed it.
And yes the weather has been lovely....
Monday, January 21, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
Last Round!
Well winter break is over. I was not ready for classes to start this time. BUT it is my last semester, so I can only complain about it so much before seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. It just feels like I have been in school forever.
All I have left is electives. So, I am taking courses which will really challenge me and make me think with a different "hat" on. I will be wearing the Social Work Hat (this is of course my standard hat, it may as well be my hair...), the Theology Hat, the Psychology Hat (I miss this hat. Even though a lot of my courses have been psych related, I love that it is in the course title!), and the Pastoral Hat. . Here is what is on the platter:
Justice and Migration
- This course is team taught by a PhD. of Ethics from the Theology Department and a Social Work PhD.
The course is focused on the major theoretical approaches to the notion of social justice, major ethical and justice dilemmas related to migration; justice issues related to social work practice, policy, and programs.I am very interested and excited to learn more, but after the first class I left feeling like an idiot! Not only because the Profs. are extremely bright- I realized how much I don't know about migration, both in the U.S. and abroad. Like I said, not something I have thought about to an extent before, so I really feel like this course will expand my knowledge in a new arena.
Spirituality & Psychology of Life Transition
- Offered by the graduate school of Psychology in conjunction with the Institute for Pastoral Studies.
I am very excited about this one! It ended up being a last minute add on due to some chaos with registration procedures. It will be great to have a curriculum that ties in my faith once again.
Social Work with Children
- This is probably self explanatory and sounds much more like what you would expect an MSW student to take. Have a great professor, and looking forward to this class as well.
Oh, I can't forget the beloved Integrative Practice Seminar I have to take every semester... ughh.
So even though my life is now surrendered again to academia for a few more months, I am excited to learn and switch things up a bit! I have a feeling you all may be learning more about these topics if you continue to read my blog....
All I have left is electives. So, I am taking courses which will really challenge me and make me think with a different "hat" on. I will be wearing the Social Work Hat (this is of course my standard hat, it may as well be my hair...), the Theology Hat, the Psychology Hat (I miss this hat. Even though a lot of my courses have been psych related, I love that it is in the course title!), and the Pastoral Hat. . Here is what is on the platter:
Justice and Migration
- This course is team taught by a PhD. of Ethics from the Theology Department and a Social Work PhD.
The course is focused on the major theoretical approaches to the notion of social justice, major ethical and justice dilemmas related to migration; justice issues related to social work practice, policy, and programs.I am very interested and excited to learn more, but after the first class I left feeling like an idiot! Not only because the Profs. are extremely bright- I realized how much I don't know about migration, both in the U.S. and abroad. Like I said, not something I have thought about to an extent before, so I really feel like this course will expand my knowledge in a new arena.
Spirituality & Psychology of Life Transition
- Offered by the graduate school of Psychology in conjunction with the Institute for Pastoral Studies.
I am very excited about this one! It ended up being a last minute add on due to some chaos with registration procedures. It will be great to have a curriculum that ties in my faith once again.
Social Work with Children
- This is probably self explanatory and sounds much more like what you would expect an MSW student to take. Have a great professor, and looking forward to this class as well.
Oh, I can't forget the beloved Integrative Practice Seminar I have to take every semester... ughh.
So even though my life is now surrendered again to academia for a few more months, I am excited to learn and switch things up a bit! I have a feeling you all may be learning more about these topics if you continue to read my blog....
Friday, January 11, 2008
Fluffy
We could've been really mad at our dog. But what is the use. It was his bed after all. "His" pillow which he so loved, until last night. For some reason his little doggy brain decided it was time to kill the pillow. And that he did.
Jon and I couldn't help but laugh at his tremendous efforts to destroy the white fluff. We just laughed and sighed, "Ahh, well..It is only a pillow."Funny as it may seem, Peter reminded me of how often we get caught up with all of our "fluff". We forget that our belongings are only temporary, and really, in the end, meaningless.
While I was at the gym the other day, I over heard a conversation about a house fire. I couldn't help but think of how horrible it would be to lose everything to a fire, or another natural disaster. I imagined how distraught I would be. But then, I was comforted by the instant response my thoughts conjured up. "Well, it would be awful, but at least it is just stuff."
The days I am focused on materialism, are usually the days I am also depressed and miserable and trying to find something to instantly make me feel better. It is so easy to get up in living for "the fluff", always wanting something bigger and better. Whether it be the houses we build, the latest fashions in our closet, or the newest video game, it is such a relief to take a step back and remember none of this matters. I am so grateful my hope and my purpose is in something bigger.
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