Sunday, May 26, 2013
WEEK 3 BLOG
When talking to people from different cultures I try to make sure that I don't offend them. Before saying something I may feel is inappropriate I ask questions first. Everyone doesn't use the same phrases or the same slang so you have to be careful because everything has different meanings in different cultures. When talking to people from different cultures I have to make sure that I have a calm tone and that I am friendly. With anybody from a different culture I do not think you could go wrong with being nice. I think it is all about respect and comfort. People have to feel comfortable around each other in order to properly communicate. If you aren't comfortable around people then you aren't going to talk to them that's with anybody. I feel that questions should be asked when you don't know. Its better to ask questions than to assume. Assuming can embarass you and then people won't open up to you.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Week 2 Blog
The show that I watched was NCSI. Watching the show without the show without the volume I could tell that two of the characters worked together and they were both detectives. They were at a crime scene in which a girl was murdered and left in a public parking lot. The detectives were looking around the parking lot to see if there were any cameras that caught the crime. The detectives looked confused at one point, and then an expression of excitement came across one of the detectives face because he apparently had figured something out. The feelings are kind of like a rushed excitement when looking at their facial expressions. There is some sort of laughter between the detectives and the medical examiners which leads me to believe there was a joke or a comment exchanged. I knew that it was a criminal investigation going on without anyone talking. If I was watching a show I knew well I don't think I would have made any pre assumptions. Especially with a show like Law and Order SVU which I watch faithfully every Tuesday night be wise its a marathon.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
WEEK 1 BLOG COMMUNICATION
Someone that I think has very good communication skills would be my director Suzanne. Since I have been employed at LPA she has been very positive and professional with all of her staff members. When she has staff meetings she makes sure everyone is allowed to voice their concerns or their opinions about issues that may be going on within the center. She also has a great open door policy with her employees. If their is an issue with parents or other teachers she listens to the concerns at hand and tries to make sure that she solves the problems effectively without showing any favortism. She always speaks with sincerity but also can have you laughing at the same time. She makes you feel comfortable when communicating with her unlike some of my employers in the past that are stern and strict.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Week 6 Blog
I have experienced opression when I applied for my first teaching job. I had went to the interview and I thought the interview had went fairly well. The director had told me that she would be in touch with me in about a week. A week had passed and she still had not called, I was ok with possibly not getting the job because I was fresh out of college and didn't have much experience. The assistant director called me and informed me that I wasn't hired because reading my resume the director thought I was white and when she discovered I was black she decided not to hire me. It hurt my feelings but it also gave me courage to continue my journey. I looked at it as a loss for her and her company because I have very good qualities. I think that people like that have an issue with themselves and is unfortunate.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
WEEK 2 BLOG
Besides the one change of clothes that I can take with me the three items that I would take with me would be, my Bible, a picture of my mother and I, and my old baby blanket that I still sleep with. I would take my Bible because of my upbringing in the church and as a Baptist. The Bible has great stories, the rules of life, and excellent advice. During this time of devastation the Bible will bring me comfort. It can also be read to others during this tragedy to bring them comfort as well.
The picture of my mother and I will be for identification as well as memories. My old baby blanket would be my sleeping aid because I may be in an unfamiliar place and this would also bring me comfort.
I would explain to people what these items mean to me and my family; and I would also explain to them how important it is to have things that you can have as keepsakes that remind you of your family culture.
Upon arrival if I am told that I can only bring one item with me I would be crushed and it would definitely be a hard decision to make. I would most likely bring my bible because of my faith in God that he would bring me through this tragedy.
Reading other blogs I have discovered that their are many people who would carry the word of God with them in this type of situation. It surprises me because in today's society I think that some people are so caught up on material things and not what really matters.
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The picture of my mother and I will be for identification as well as memories. My old baby blanket would be my sleeping aid because I may be in an unfamiliar place and this would also bring me comfort.
I would explain to people what these items mean to me and my family; and I would also explain to them how important it is to have things that you can have as keepsakes that remind you of your family culture.
Upon arrival if I am told that I can only bring one item with me I would be crushed and it would definitely be a hard decision to make. I would most likely bring my bible because of my faith in God that he would bring me through this tragedy.
Reading other blogs I have discovered that their are many people who would carry the word of God with them in this type of situation. It surprises me because in today's society I think that some people are so caught up on material things and not what really matters.
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Monday, February 18, 2013
WEEK 2: RELATIONSHIP REFLECTION
Relationships and Partnerships are important to me because you always need someone to encourage you to do better. I also believe that relationships and partnerships create a sort of stability between two or more people especially when it is positive.
My relationships
My Mother
Growing up I never went without much. She always made sure I had what I needed plus more. This woman taught me how to be a lady, how to respect and love myself because if I didn't no one else would. In 1995 my mother was diagnosed with a eye disease called Retnitispigmetosis (I think I spelled that right) its a disease that destroys the Retna and causes eye sight loss. My mother is 70% blind in both eyes. Some people would have complained and laid around and felt sorry for themselves, but my mother does not complain. She had to learn how to do things differently, such as cooking, writing, reading, and other things. Luckily there are devices made to help her with these things. She can't operate a vehicle and she can't see from long distances but everything else she does fine. She even works at a place in RTP (a small city in NC) that employs people who are visually impared. My point is, one of her major senses is practically gone but it doesn't stop her from doing the things she wants to do. She shows me that no matter what is put in front of me to conquer it, to make the best of it whether its good or bad. My relationship with my mother is one that I think everyone should have. We disagree on things, but, we are always their fo reach other no matter the issue. This relationship was built at birth.
Mr. Charles E. Watters
Mr. Watters was my high school debate teacher. If I had to mold my husband this is the man I would want him to be like. Mr. Watters is well educated and a gentleman. He taught me the importance of pronunciation, eye contact and poise when speaking in front of an audience. He would like to hear our problems and concerns about life and he would listen and give us advice. One of his quotes that I try to go by "Proper Prior Preperation Prevents Poor Performance" but its hard to go by that all the time being that I am a BIG procrastinator!!! Seeing him a few months ago and hearing him say how proud of me he was because of how far I had came from an 18 year old girl aspiring to be an entertainment lawyer and now I am an early childhood teacher warmed my heart. This is a relationship that I built in high school and it continues to thrive.
My experiences building relationships like these will definitely help me build relationships with my children and their parents. I believe once these relationships are made then their can be partnerships that can create positive outcomes.
My relationships
My Mother
Growing up I never went without much. She always made sure I had what I needed plus more. This woman taught me how to be a lady, how to respect and love myself because if I didn't no one else would. In 1995 my mother was diagnosed with a eye disease called Retnitispigmetosis (I think I spelled that right) its a disease that destroys the Retna and causes eye sight loss. My mother is 70% blind in both eyes. Some people would have complained and laid around and felt sorry for themselves, but my mother does not complain. She had to learn how to do things differently, such as cooking, writing, reading, and other things. Luckily there are devices made to help her with these things. She can't operate a vehicle and she can't see from long distances but everything else she does fine. She even works at a place in RTP (a small city in NC) that employs people who are visually impared. My point is, one of her major senses is practically gone but it doesn't stop her from doing the things she wants to do. She shows me that no matter what is put in front of me to conquer it, to make the best of it whether its good or bad. My relationship with my mother is one that I think everyone should have. We disagree on things, but, we are always their fo reach other no matter the issue. This relationship was built at birth.
Mr. Charles E. Watters
Mr. Watters was my high school debate teacher. If I had to mold my husband this is the man I would want him to be like. Mr. Watters is well educated and a gentleman. He taught me the importance of pronunciation, eye contact and poise when speaking in front of an audience. He would like to hear our problems and concerns about life and he would listen and give us advice. One of his quotes that I try to go by "Proper Prior Preperation Prevents Poor Performance" but its hard to go by that all the time being that I am a BIG procrastinator!!! Seeing him a few months ago and hearing him say how proud of me he was because of how far I had came from an 18 year old girl aspiring to be an entertainment lawyer and now I am an early childhood teacher warmed my heart. This is a relationship that I built in high school and it continues to thrive.
My experiences building relationships like these will definitely help me build relationships with my children and their parents. I believe once these relationships are made then their can be partnerships that can create positive outcomes.
MY SUPPORTS
This will be short and sweet. Their is only one reason I have continued my education as far as I have and that is because of mother. She supports me through my positives and negatives. She is there for encouragment and corrections and sometimes I need more corrections than anything. I want to not only make a better life for me but for her as well. I don't want her to have to ask anyone for anything but me and I want to be able to do that without hesitation. God is also a major support in my life because his love is unconditional, I know that even when I really, really mess up that he will still always be their. I believe that if I was to ever lose my mother I don't think I would continue my education unless I were to have children. In order for me to be half way complete God is always present in my life regardless of anything that I go through. With God anything and I mean ANYTHING is possible. No matter how hard school or life gets I know that God has my back regardless.
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