What are three things that I have learn to where I can be a
more effective communicator.
I have several families that are Muslin I need to research
this religion and get a real understand of their beliefs and customs. Once I
feel that I have learned a general understanding I plan to talk with families
and how I can incorporate their beliefs and customs to the classroom. This is
where I can make a connection between school and home. This is the first time
that I can experience being able to celebrate the holiday’s with the
children. I have always worked for a
company that did not participate in holiday events with the children. This
feels a bit weird to me.
To became a better listener and not withhold judgment until
I fully understand and then form an impression (Gonzalez-Mena, J. p.37-38). I
was once told that when you go to the doctor you have the first 30 seconds to
get the point across before they are forming a plan of action. I think
sometimes in communication interaction we tend to do the same thing. I find myself with my mouth open ready to
respond before the person has finished their sentence. This is something I
really need to work on.
The third thing is to be aware of non-verbal communication
such as eye contact and body language.
Rather you are talking to children or their families a present of
respect must be apparent.
Gonzalez-Mena, J. (2010). 50 strategies for communicating
and working with diverse families. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education,
Inc. “Understanding and Appreciating Cultural
Differences” (pp.36-38).
