Week 8; Reflection

Week 8:

Well it is already week 8! We are moving along in our masters :) I have really enjoyed this class and interacting with each one of you. I have learned from each of your post on the blog and on our discussions. I wish everyone the best on their journey!!!

Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education: Week 6

·         Think about which aspects of the groups made for the hardest good-bye. Are high-performing groups hardest to leave? Groups with the clearest established norms? Which of these groups that you participated in was hardest to leave? Why?

One of the hardest groups that I have to leave was a group that established a norm. We began to focus on developing and working together rather than an individual. We were out to educate the children on healthy lifestyles as well as keeping ourselves healthy. We all agreed on team rules we trusted each other. It was hard to leave because I was so passionate about what our group did and I developed a relationship with the other people on the team.

·         What sorts of closing rituals have you experienced or wish you had experienced?

Our group had a lunch and we got together to celebrate our wonderful progress and what we have been doing for the year.

·         How do you imagine that you will adjourn from the group of colleagues you have formed while working on you master’s degree in this program?

At the end of each class we show our appreciation on our blogs. We write on our colleagues blogs thanking them and telling them what we appreciated most during that course.

·         Why is adjourning an essential stage of teamwork?

You can see what you have excelled in and also what you need to work on for the following year. It is a time to highlight the positive in what you are doing. It is always nice to feel praised for your hard work.

Early Childhood Education: Week 5

Blog 5

• Think about any disagreements, or conflicts, you have recently experienced or are currently experiencing at work with a supervisor or colleague, or someone in your personal life. Share at lest two strategies you have learned about that might be effective.

I am currently experiencing conflict with one of my managers. I am calling a meeting with her on Monday when we get back from spring break. This week has helped me have a better understanding of how I can handle conflict. The first strategy that I have learned that could help me with this conflict is really listening what the other person has to say and what they think. The second strategy that I have learned this week is do not imply judgment. Keeping an open mind during a conflict with help you resolve or come to a compromise during the disagreement.

If anyone else has some advice to give me for my meeting with this employee on Monday please advise your thoughts or inputs.