On
a daily basis, I communicate with hundreds of people each and everyday. As I communicate with each group of people, I
communicate with each of them in my own special way. When I am communicating
with children, I use a certain tone and language, this language guides in my
nurturing of my children. As I communicate with my siblings and other family
members, I am more relaxed and laid back. This type of communication occurs,
because I am more comfortable with them and I know that I am free to be myself. Communicating with colleagues and clients, I
communicate in a manner that displays my level of professionalism.
Based
on what I have learned this week, I have learned of the importance of
being "other-oriented, by following the “Platinum Rule” to
help me communicate more effectively with people on a professional and personal
level. I have also learned that when interacting with people on a professional
and personal level, I need to make sure my body language matches my words. I
also learned that I need to remain neutral or unbiased when interacting with
the diverse group of families/students and colleagues I work with so that I am
more effective in my teaching/facilitating lessons.
Hi Keli,
ReplyDeleteI think its important but sometimes difficult to remain neutral when interacting with diverse families and students. Especially if navigating through "red tape, " or "agency policies," to provide services becomes a issue.
Keli,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the use of tone with our children. By the tones of our voices, children know if we are playing, dead serious or faking it. There is a time and place for all of these uses. I also use the tone of my voice with adults too, to make sure they know that I am not playing if I am serious. Body language is so important. I just told my 12 year old to sit up straight in church. Of course she was bored and her body language was telling the world. Thanks for your post.
Keli,
ReplyDeleteI also agree with the tone of use with children. They pick up on so much and feel so deeply. I sometimes have to be conscious of my tone because I do not want to sound to harsh when I am upset. Being other oriented is important, especially when you work with children and families. We have the ability to influence how they will feel about school and teachers for a long time to come. We are their first real interaction with school and teachers.
Thanks,
Danielle