Week 8 - Good Luck!!

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of my colleagues for such support they have given me. I have learned so much from each and everyone of you in this course. The blogs and discussion boards was able to help me see much more about the topics than what I knew and you all provided me with such insight and information and for that I thank you. I would like to wish everyone luck in the future and in everything you do. Each and everyone of you have so much to offer to the Early Childhood Field!

Adjourning

I have to honestly say I have never been a part of a high-performing group, but I could imagine that it would be very hard to say good-bye to such a group because you all have worked hard on a project together, accomplished great things together, and even built friendships/bonds along the way. The groups that I have experienced as just been small class projects and I was glad to see them end because in my experience with them, I was stuck doing most of the work.

I would imagine that I would adjourn from my colleagues within this Master's course? With great gratitude and appreciation. I would tell each one of them that I have learned so much from each and everyone of them. Each person in this group has brought new ideas and shared great information. I haven't really bonded with anyone in this course, but I still appreciate them and their help. I would simply say good-bye and wish each and everyone of them success and happiness in the future. Thanks!!

Week 5- Conflict Management

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret ~Ambrose Bierce

Like all couples you are going to have you disagreements and fights and while my husband and I where dating we experienced our first real fight. Like the quote said above when you speak out of angry and hurt you will say things that are hurtful and mean and in the end regret those words because once you say them you can't take them back and that is exactly what happened in my situation.

Since then I have learned that I need to walk away when I am that upset, rather it be with my husband, family members, colleagues because I will say something that I don't mean and I can't take it back. So, now I take the time to calm down and rationalize the situation before talking with them. Second, I try not to judge and automatically assume things and act like I know the answer to everything because I don't. I listen completely to them and give them chance to tell their side before responding. I need the facts before I can respond appropriately.

The 3R's helps because you want to show respect to each person by allowing each person to speak and respond back. This allows you to carry on a conversation without judging and assuming you have all the answers. The 3R's will also help you reach agreements or a compromise faster.