Who am I as a communicator?

Doing this test was very fun because it was a different way to reflect on what I say and how others perceive me as a communicator. In the communication anxiety I got a 44 and my sister gave me a 36. In the listening test I scored in group 1 and my sister also placed me in group 1. In the verbal aggressiveness I got a moderate score and the same from my sister. I don’t consider myself an aggressive person; I always try to politically disagree when I don’t agree with an idea. I was very happy that the test actually reflected my efforts in doing that. It was funny to know that my sister actually thinks that I’m a confident communicator but the truth is that I get nervous when talking in public, but once I get the hang of it, confidence kicks in.  Overall I think I hold a balance as a communicator, I do get nervous when I have to speak in public, but if I have to I’ll surely do it. 

Week 3 Blog

In my school, I’ve learned that I communicate differently with other people. The first strategy I would use is the Platinum Rule; I believe this it is a safe place to start off because you are being considerate and taking the effort and time to understand others’ thinking. The second strategy is not to generalize because it promotes stereotypes that are not always true. The third strategy is to welcome cultures from different backgrounds in my classroom and really get to know that child.  The world of the early childhood education could be surrounded by several strategies, but the real strategy that works best is to give you love to children and they will soon represent it verbally or nonverbally. 

T.V. show assumption

The Show I don’t normally watch is “Mike and Molly”. Based on what I watch, I thought that the woman, who was about 35, was Mike’s sister. I made this conclusion because they both entered to the same house and kept their distance. They both greeted an old woman who was in that house, but she does not kiss the old lady when she greets her.  Mike doesn’t not look at his “sister” very often. She smiles to him but never touches him and never gets too close to him. I could see that there was this respect for personal space. When Mike was with Molly she kissed Mike on the cheek and Mike just turned his head and kept watching t.v. next to Molly, with whom he was very close.  

It turned out that it was Molly’s sister. And the old lady was Mike’s mom. If I had been watching the program in a daily basis, my assumptions would have been easier because I would have been more familiarized with the plot of the program. Definitely, watching a program with no sound totally makes you assume things that are not, just because you judge what you see. 

My Dad as my Effective Communicator

I would like to talk about my dad as my example of an effective communicator. When I need advice I always go to my dad. I like the way he speaks to me and the easiness that he has to get his point across. When he speaks to me, he speaks slowly and uses his hands. He always sets examples and makes me see the point of view of others. As he speaks, he constantly says “did I get myself clear” to check for my understanding. When we end our conversation he then finalizes his speech and asks me about my thoughts. He never sounds irritated or boisterous; he just makes me feel that above all he will hear what I have to say and never judge me.