Effective
Communication and Collaboration: My journey
When I woke up this morning I could not wait to work on my
homework assignments and complete yet another course in my journey. Reflection
is probably the most effective tool that I have when it comes to implementing what
I have learned; the second most effective tool in my tool box that I use
frequently is collaboration. The colleagues I have met on my journey make up a
resource that cannot be replaced with any book or google.
A skill that I had hoped I would take away from this course
is being an effective facilitator when working within groups of colleagues,
with parents, and community members. I have gained insights into establishing
positive group climates in order to ensure effective communication and
collaboration. As well as how group
climate influences group communication (O’Hair et al., 2015).
During this course I have learned a lot of useful strategies
for being a good listener and resolving conflict utilizing the 3R’s and the
platinum rule. The information that I have learned will not only aid me in my
professional relationships but in my personal ones as well. My communication
confidence has grown but more importantly, my ability to communicate and
collaborate independently and within groups will aid me in being a change agent
for the early childhood field. My passion and motivation will be more evident
and present when I communicate and reflect on effective communications using
the skills I have added to my “professional” tool box thanks to this course.
Hi, Susan
ReplyDeleteI want to say thank you for all of the knowledgeable information about effective communication and effective listening you have provided through this course. Reading your blog through this course and your discussion post has really expanded my knowledge on communication.
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed collaborating throughout this course together. I definitely agree with you that two essential tools we need as professionals is the ability to reflect and the ability to collaborate. You have shared many valuable resources throughout this course that have helped me in my personal and professional practices. I hope to see you in future courses. You can always feel free to email me at lia.varsalona-skibniewski@waldenu.edu. I look forward to our future collaborations!
-Lia
Hello Susan,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading your discussions, and blogs through out the early childhood studies program. You have been in the same classes with me since day one and I hope you are in the same specialization classes with me as well. I have learned so much from your responses which has helped me become more professional in this field. Good luck to you and lets finish this program out as the best early childhood educators to graduate from Walden University. Feel free to email me at vonecia.west@waldenu.edu. I loo forward into seeing your name in the next class.
Vonecia West