So Hard to say good bye

It was such a pleasure reading the responses from you each week. There was a lot of information that was shared to help me grow and learn as a professional. Reading stories of your personal life as well as getting to know what inspired your drive as a professional lead me to the realization that each person in this field has a passion for it. Regardless of demographics the reason for enrollment was evident through each post, each week. There is definitely one thing we have in common and that is the love of the children and the drive to see them succeed not only in early learning years but through out life. Thank you for sharing. You may keep in touch with me by contacting shalicebullock@att.net.

Leaving Groups... How is it?

I had the opportunity to be part of a group called teachers of the round table. Stage 1 of this group was forming the teacher mentor that worked the district brought all of us together every Wednesday evening.  During the forming stage we were all introduced. We got to know what age group and school we all came from the number of years of experience. Stage 2 of the group was storming. Everyone shared ideas and classroom strategies. Sometimes we shared about the same behavioral problem child and what worked and didn't work that week. There was always one teacher that wanted to out talk the group. She wanted to express to everyone her opinion about everything. Once we got to stage 3, norming, we all were pretty familiar with what to expect from each other. We also had delegated duties that made things run smooth. In stage 4, the performing stage, Each person in the group was reaching the goal of becoming more distinguished professionals and ensuring the best academic success for the students involved.  In stage 5, the adjourning stage, we had a pot luck. It was great to share dishes and talk amongst each other freely and not focus on the mission. One of teacher from the group and I became very good friends. We still laugh and talk and occasionally share strategies. Its  also great to have the adjourning stage because it gives closure to the group and a chance to say goodbye and ensure the mission was accomplished.

Compromising Effects

Compromising is very difficult. The reason I say this is because those involved each want their own way. The last argument I had was with my ex husband. We both wanted full custody of our child and the rights to the property. I was willing to compromise all entitlement to the property for full custody of my child. He wanted ne to compromise my rights to the property and custody of our child. That was not a good deal in my eyes. Therefore, it became a very uncompromising situation. Although, I have learned to take the positive approach to communication. I don't think it deems effective when the other person involved lacks the same effective communication skills.

Communication self perception vs what others see

The way I was evaluated in the verbal aggressive category showed that to those I come in contact with that I am fair and hold positions related to facts. I viewed myself as argumentative and an attacker when someone doesn't hold the same position as me.  We all agreed that I show empathy and concern to others. In communication anxiety I viewed myself as constitutional I care about some communication factors but not all. They both viewed me as comfortable and confident communicating in all situations. From these evaluations I learned that I am more confrontational than willing to listen. This shocked me because I always viewed myself as caring and willing to listen and provide effective communication. However, my mother and colleague view me as being the kind gentle communicator that I thought myself to be. Their perceptions helped me to see myself as a greater communicator than I viewed myself as. I feel comfortable in all areas of communication. However, I tend to be debatable and always see my side of things. They viewed me as the total opposite type of communicator. Yet we all agree that I am a great listener.  My own perception of myself is a lot stronger and firmer than what they actually see.

Different Communication

I sometimes catch my self speaking slower or with a distorted accent when I am speaking to someone with an accent different from mine or what I call broken English. I can often ear myself when I do so I try to stop and gain control over what I call mimicking.

Communication Idoled

My cousin Tracey Parker has excellent communication skills. I idol her skills because she has the ability to think, rationalize and comprise agreements. Her use of words reminds me of the video watched this week Change your words Change your world. She told me as child she would teach her self a new vocabulary word everyday. She would write the word, learn the meaning,learn the origin and frequently find chances to use it through out the week. She also a passion for music which in my opinion further creates her creative ability to communicate.

Purple Feather Online Content Specialists. (n.d.). Change your words, change your world. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnVbiTwkvp4&NR=1

If a major catastrophe occurred...

A major catastrophe has almost completely devastated the infrastructure of your country. The emergency government has decided that the surviving citizens will be best served if they are evacuated to other countries willing to take refugees. You and your immediate family are among the survivors of this catastrophic event. However, you have absolutely no input into the final destination or in any other evacuation details. You are told that your host country’s culture is completely different from your own, and that you might have to stay there permanently. You are further told that, in addition to one change of clothes, you can only take 3 small items with you...

The First Item I will take is my bible Because through Him all things are possible.
The next Item would be a family picture. I would like to remembered and have my grandchildren and even great great grands be able to see what who I am.
The last item would be my blanket. I have a blanket that has been passed through my family for years. I believe this blanket to my protection and hugs when I need to warmed and loved.

If they decided I can only take one item that would have to the blanket never know where I may end up.