Hi All,
I wanted to personally thank all of you for your wonderful posts and stories during this 8 week class. I realize that by reading about your experiences, I learn more and more everyday through each one of you. Our class on communication has also reminded me that collaboration with each other is a very important task in our professional field. We have to remember to stay open-minded in regards to different approaches on curriculum, classroom environment and children's behavior. I appreciate the depth of your sharing during this class, especially those who relay classroom experiences. It makes those of us who are not in the classroom feel like we are there with you!
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Adjouring
Adjouring
Usually, when I think about how a group project or paper came to an end, they last thing I think of is a "sad time." I am so relieved and excited to be done that I don't think of missing my group members. Most of my group projects have awarded me with friends that would move on with me into other classes or at the very least a learning experience or two.
I remember that for some projects the instructor would ask for our feedback about how our group members did during the process. Sometimes we would even get the evaluations back from the other group members and be able to see our strengths and weaknesses. Again, it was all about learning from each other. Therefore, I would have to agree that in this case, adjourning in this fashion was an essential stage of the teamwork.
Honestly, I'm not sure what it will be like to finish up here at Walden. I wish that I could say that I have gotten close to all my colleagues, but the truth is that with online classes, it is harder to have that classroom environment that fosters camaraderie. Although, I will miss the stories and great personal experiences that others share in their postings and blogs. I know that I have already learned a lot from each of you and I appreciate your honesty in sharing.
Usually, when I think about how a group project or paper came to an end, they last thing I think of is a "sad time." I am so relieved and excited to be done that I don't think of missing my group members. Most of my group projects have awarded me with friends that would move on with me into other classes or at the very least a learning experience or two.
I remember that for some projects the instructor would ask for our feedback about how our group members did during the process. Sometimes we would even get the evaluations back from the other group members and be able to see our strengths and weaknesses. Again, it was all about learning from each other. Therefore, I would have to agree that in this case, adjourning in this fashion was an essential stage of the teamwork.
Honestly, I'm not sure what it will be like to finish up here at Walden. I wish that I could say that I have gotten close to all my colleagues, but the truth is that with online classes, it is harder to have that classroom environment that fosters camaraderie. Although, I will miss the stories and great personal experiences that others share in their postings and blogs. I know that I have already learned a lot from each of you and I appreciate your honesty in sharing.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution
Currently, I am a stay at home mom. So my conflicts are mostly between my twin boys and I or between David and Andrew themselves.
I have to admit that sometimes when it is a conflict between me and one of the boys, I tend to use challenging strategies. I fully know that this type of strategy is used to benefit my needs, but sometimes as a parent that is my only option. For example, if I am in the grocery store and one of them is having a melt down because they have sat in the cart, strapped in, for too long, I have to diffuse the situation so that I can finish my shopping. Some people might say that I should just up and leave the basket and exit the store! However, I look at it from the direction of....it was a challenge to get here in the first place and I am not giving up until I am done!! Therefore, I usually talk to them or reprimand their behavior if it needs it, but I always finish my shopping!
Most of the time, when it comes to conflict between the boys, I try to take a cooperative strategy approach. If I am aware of who took who's car and who was playing with said care first, I usually try to diffuse the situation by giving back the car to its' rightful owner and then discuss with the "stealer" how it is not okay to take other people's things. But I do try to make it a win-win outcome by giving the "stealer" a different car that is not being used by anyone. Compromise is tough but I do use it as an outcome when I do not know exactly what they are having the conflict over. Sometimes I come into the room too late and just see them tussling on the floor! I guess this is what boys do! However, I want them to understand that putting your hands on someone else does not solve the problem and that it is better to use your words. Again, tough for a 2 year old because they are just getting to the talking stage. Yet, I want them to learn that physical force is never the answer to a problem. In this situation, the nonviolent communication is the best tool because it promotes discussion of feelings in regards to the situation and then allows not only compromise but compassion for how the other person feels.
Currently, I am a stay at home mom. So my conflicts are mostly between my twin boys and I or between David and Andrew themselves.
I have to admit that sometimes when it is a conflict between me and one of the boys, I tend to use challenging strategies. I fully know that this type of strategy is used to benefit my needs, but sometimes as a parent that is my only option. For example, if I am in the grocery store and one of them is having a melt down because they have sat in the cart, strapped in, for too long, I have to diffuse the situation so that I can finish my shopping. Some people might say that I should just up and leave the basket and exit the store! However, I look at it from the direction of....it was a challenge to get here in the first place and I am not giving up until I am done!! Therefore, I usually talk to them or reprimand their behavior if it needs it, but I always finish my shopping!
Most of the time, when it comes to conflict between the boys, I try to take a cooperative strategy approach. If I am aware of who took who's car and who was playing with said care first, I usually try to diffuse the situation by giving back the car to its' rightful owner and then discuss with the "stealer" how it is not okay to take other people's things. But I do try to make it a win-win outcome by giving the "stealer" a different car that is not being used by anyone. Compromise is tough but I do use it as an outcome when I do not know exactly what they are having the conflict over. Sometimes I come into the room too late and just see them tussling on the floor! I guess this is what boys do! However, I want them to understand that putting your hands on someone else does not solve the problem and that it is better to use your words. Again, tough for a 2 year old because they are just getting to the talking stage. Yet, I want them to learn that physical force is never the answer to a problem. In this situation, the nonviolent communication is the best tool because it promotes discussion of feelings in regards to the situation and then allows not only compromise but compassion for how the other person feels.
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