Week 4, 6165

This week’s assignment was very interesting and eye opening. I loved the idea of evaluating ourselves then asking two other people to do the same so we could see how we view ourselves, as well as how other’s view us. I will admit I was nervous asking people to participate in this assignment because I was afraid I might get answer’s back that were different to mine and that could possibly upset me. Many people have told me from all different parts of my life that I am not someone who usually bits her tongue. Growing up my parent’s always said that I spoke my mind all the time and at time I have been accused of coming off very blunt and strong. I have always agreed that I do have aggressive tendencies but never found myself to be as direct as other’s have described me.  The one thing that surprised me the most is that the people I choose to evaluate me did not rate me as harshly on my verbal aggressiveness as i thought they would.

EDUC 6165 Week #3

The groups of people I am considering for this week’s posting include:

My colleagues at work

My Family

My friends

Between these three groups of people they range in race, religion, gender, and political affiliation.

Three strategies I could use to help communicate more effectively with these people would be:

1.     Take the time to listen to what is being said. Ask confirming questions is necessary and give a recap at the end of what you heard to make sure it was the same thing that was trying to be communicated to you.

2.     Place yourself in their shoes. Try to imagine how you would feel and what you would do if you were in a similar situation. By doing this it may help add empathy to the situation and make you more willing to corporate.

3.     Show your respect in the future by referring back to something from the past, this way you can show them that you do pay attention to what they say and how they feel.

EDYC 6165 Week #2

The show I video tapped this week was "How I Met Your Mother"

with the sound off:

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

All the characters do not seem like they are friends or love each other. They seem angry and hostile at times

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

They seem angry and upset based on facial expressions and body language

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

I assumed this was a very sarcastic and bitter show. I did re-watch the show with the volume and found it to be entertaining and funny so i definitely got the wrong impression.

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

I defiantly believe my assumptions would of been spot on had I of been watching a show I knew well such as, "Two and a Half Men"

EDUC 6165 Week #1

This week I decided to choose my boss as someone who demonstrates competent communication. Whenever i have a concern I ask for a one-on-one with boss. my boss always brings in a notes pad and takes notes about the things we discuss. After our meetings are over he send me an email with a write up of  our meeting and the outcomes. This is the first boss i have ever had who takes notes and sends follow up emails after meetings. i find his approach to be very effective because I can always refer back to our past conversations who clarification. If i moved into a management position i would definitely adopt my boss' style of communication. I appreciate how anything we talk about is sent back to me in writing so there are no misunderstandings.

Week 8 posting: EDUC 6164

One hope that you have when you think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds (any format and any length)

I hope to continue on my own personal journey of acceptance and anti-bias education to help foster these ideals and values among children and families.

One goal you would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice (any format and any length)

It is my hope that one day all children and families are treated with social justice and equity regardless of their social identities. I know that is a large hope, but if every early childhood educator cared enough to work towards this goal and we began teaching this from an early age and other educators continued through the education cycle that we would raise an accepting and tolerant society.


A brief note of thanks to your colleagues

I have truly enjoyed this class. I want to thank everyone for all their wonderful postings and ideas. These thoughts have challenged me to become more of a critical thinker.

Welcoming Families From Around the World

• The name of “your” family’s country of origin

I chose the country of Australia

• At least five ways in which you will prepare yourself to be culturally responsive towards this family

1. I will conduct research on this family though the Internet, books, and the encyclopedia. I will try to find a contact from this region or at least someone who has spent significant time in this region to gain more information.
3. I will set time aside to meet with their family to learn more about them and their traditions
4. I will find something to remind this child of home ad incorporate it into my classroom to help them adjust
5. I will introduce the children in my class to this culture before out new student enters so they too are more away.

A brief statement describing in what ways you hope that these preparations will benefit both you and the family

I hope with these preprations that not only myself will gain a better understanding but the children in the classroom will as well to encourage the welcoming process. I also hope it will show the family to effort I am putting forward in prder to make them and their child comfotable in the transitionn to not only a new country but way of life.

6164

• What memory do you have of an incident when you experienced bias, prejudice, and/or oppression, or witnessed someone else as the target of bias, prejudice, and/or oppression? Keep in mind that one can encounter such incidents in real contexts, including online environments, as well as in fictional ones, such as movies, books, television shows, and the like.

I work on a team of 6 people. 4 of us are located in Maryland while the other 2 are located in Illinois. One of the team members gets preferential treatment due to her experience.She gets More files then the rest of us and More opportunities. Sometimes some of us even loose the files we have been working and they get given to her. When I ask why the response i get is that she is the backbone of the team and most tenured. 

• In what way(s) did the specific bias, prejudice and/or oppression in that incident diminish equity?

to me this is very hurtful because i have been working with my company for almost 2 years and I am fully capable of handling the work given to me. I feel unappreciated and slighted in a way and it affects my work. This issue has been discussed with higher management as well.

 

• What feelings did this incident bring up for you?

I feel angry, hurt, taken advantage of, stressed out, and sad.

• What and/or who would have to change in order to turn this incident into an opportunity for greater equity?

the overall culture of the bossiness needs to change which will take a while but int eh mend time communication needs to be increased between offices.