Who am I as a Communicator??

Considering the two people who evaluated me from the assessments those two people thought highly of me more than I did myself. I thought it was surprising for one of the evaluators to consider me as more business like and a straight to the point type of person. I also found it surprising that I was considered as a people orientated person. The environment a person is in influences their ways of communication.

     
Communicating LOVE with a HUG!!!!!

Communicating Differently

• ·         Do you find yourself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures?

Yes, I communicate differently with people from different groups and cultures.

• ·         If yes, in what ways do you communicate differently?

I communicate differently with different groups and cultures by my tone of voices, facial expressions, and language. When I am at work I talk with other teachers differently than talking with a parent. With teachers I know well and are more comfortable around I would hold a conversation with them without being professional. Communicating with parents I always smile and try to always lead off a conversation with something positive. I feel comfortable around people who are more like me where I joke, laugh and have fun but when strangers or people different from me come around I seem to become serious.   

• ·         Three strategies you could use to help you communicate more effectively with the people or groups you have identified.

1.      Listen to what the other person or people are saying

2.      Try to understand what the other person or people are saying

3.      Speak in a clear, toned voice using correct language

Television Show Communication

Television Show: Home Improvement/ without sound

1.      What do you think the characters relationships are based on the ways in which they are communicating?

When the show start there is a man and woman in the living room communicating among one another and sense the woman had on a robe ironing clothes I figured they were husband and wife. There were also three little boys outside playing football and the way the father was engaging in playing with them I thought they were his children.

2.      What are they feeling and expressing based on the nonverbal behavior you are observing?

At the beginning of the show the lady seems like she is a little upset looking at her husband television show and see her husband watching other females. The husband seems like he is explaining himself using hand gestures. The children seem happy and joyful playing with their father. Although one little boy seem like he is upset about something and his father talks to him and the little boy begin to smile. The wife seems like she is unhappy when she goes out to dinner with the husband and she get up and walk away from the table.

With Sound

1.      What assumptions did you make about the characters and plot based on the ways in which you interpreted the communication you observed?

I was corrected about the man and woman being married with three boys. I made the assumption that the wife was upset with the husband looking at other woman but she actually made a bet and thought it was kind of funny.

2.       Would your assumptions have been more correct if you had been watching a show you know well?

I believe my assumption would have been more correct if I was watching a show I knew well because most shows have the same plot just different circumstances. Most shows that you watch often is based on the same themes such as, drama, horror, or comedy.  

Who demonstrates competent communication?

Someone who demonstrates competent communication within the early childhood field would be one of my teachers Ms. Flo. I really enjoy seeing her get into her advocate mode and tell everyone information about what’s going on in the early childhood field. She also will give you references or resources so you as an early childhood advocate can see it for yourself and take action as you feel. I can feel and see the passion she has for young children and how she really enjoy helping people become effective child care providers. She has worked in all aspects of the early childhood field from being a teacher, smart start program, director and now a teacher at a local community college. She communicates with people on a real, respectful and truthful way. I can just say, she tells you how it is. I would love to communicate some of her communication behaviors because I believe she is very effective and a real advocate for young children and families. She finds out things to help the parents she teaches to ensure the education and care of their children. Ms. Flo is a great person, advocate and communicator.

Professional Hopes and Goals

One Hope

I hope for children and families I work that come from diverse backgrounds are we come together to help the development of the child and teach each other about the differences in each other. 

One Goal

The goal I would like to set for the early childhood field related to the issues of diversity, equity and social justice is strive for understanding and respect for each child and family.

Thanks Colleagues

I would like to thank my colleagues for all their wonderful story's, wisdom, and encouragement throughout this course.
  

Welcoming Families Around the World

The country of my families origin is Africa. Five ways I would prepare myself to culturally responsive  to the families needs is understanding the importance of the families culture. Making sure I can also communicate with the family accurately. I would prepare myself by researching the background of people from families country of origin. Its also important to prepare myself to make the experience for the family professional and helpful. Ways in which I hope this preparation become beneficial for both me and the family is being about to understand each other and make the visit enjoyable. Regardless of the visit I hope the family would come back to visit whenever they need to.

Practicing Awareness of Microaggressions

An example of a microaggression I experienced this week was sitting in the lobby at the work place and my coworkers were having a conversation. One of the ladies committed saying  going natural is not a great idea for you. I couldn’t believe that she would make a commit about the other ladies hair like that. I felt that it was rude and hurtful. Especially if the lady felt strong about getting back to her roots and showing her cultural differences.

This example made me aware of the microaggressions that take place on day to day bases. I believe a lot of people are not aware of the things they say to others and think their mindset of thinking is okay. The discrimination of the lady going natural was very hurtful because the other lady had no understand of the purpose of the lady’s decision.