When I think of competent communication there are a few people that come to mind. One person in my life that I feel demonstrates competent communication would be the director of our child development center. She demonstrates this aspect because I have witnessed her interactions with others in our work place. When talking with parents and colleagues she is able to listen to others and provide a positive experience even is the reason for the conversation is not so pleasant. She tries to understand and respect other's ideas and opinions as well as trying to communicate her own. She communicates with others according to their own personal needs (i.e. in person, e-mail, or phone call) and she tries to make sure she is using appropriate language and communication for each person.
Hi Heather,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that communication is so important in our field. It is through communication that we can get to know children's and families' ideas and their family culture, that we can deal with issues that happen in the classroom and find solutions to them, that we can build up relationships with children and families, and that we can learn from each other's experience between colleagues, etc.. Thank you for sharing your insights.
Xiaowan
Heather,
ReplyDeleteI agree listening is very important no matter the temperament of the communication. As a director of an ECH program I understand the need for effective communication. There are times when staff members are disputing and I have to intervene and become a voice of reason with out seeming to take sides. Which if there is a right or wrong to one person can seem difficult sometimes almost impossible. Thank you for sharing