This week’s assignment is an eye
opener to see the way different people perceive me compare to the way I
perceive myself. In communication anxiety I perceive myself as moderate that is
I feel somewhat concerned about a number of communication contexts while one of
the people who evaluated me perceive me
to be elevated that is I feel uncomfortable with several communication contexts.
The second person perceives me to be mild that I feel a bit uneasy in
communication situations. I’m quite surprise to see the difference in the way
they perceive me compare to the way I perceive myself because I know I don’t
like to speak in public. I’m very shy when it comes to staying in front of
people talking.
I perceive myself under listening
styles profiles as people oriented by being empathetic with people’s emotion
while two people perceive me the same way. I’m somebody that is very emotional
so I’m easily been touched by people’s feelings. This would definitely enhance
my relationship with both the children and the parents.
I was to gain this week that culture affect
communication and that nonverbal communication could speak louder than verbal
communication. I also gained how we perceive ourselves differently from the
ways others perceive us. We as professionals in this field have to actually
take note of our bias and pay more attention to children, parents and
colleagues nonverbal communication when we are talking to them. As
professionals we need to know that it is when we engage them in communication
we could actually know them better not by just seeing their faces.
Hi Adebisi, I also am a people-oriented listener and I think that can be an advantage for us. I think we are more likely to understand or connect with the children and families we serve, even if we haven't experienced the same things. I think that getting to know the families and children you serve is very important, in order not to pass judgment or be tempted to have biases. Thanks so much for sharing! Great post!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading what you learned from your evaluations. I, as well, am a people-oriented listener. I think you have to be to be in the field that we're in! It's definitely a positive thing :)
ReplyDeleteI also do not like public speaking. How great that others perceive you to be comfortable though, that must mean you're pretty good at it!
I completely agree, this weeks assignment was an eye opener. My scores were so different from my evaluators. I think I need to be a better communicator with family first, than try it out on others. See these scores on paper really resonated with me.
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