This exercise has taught me alot. I got my husband and Mrs, clark who I co-taught with to complete the surveys. I was surprised that that got basically the scores as I did. In all of the surveys done I was elevated in the communication Anxiety inventory,moderate in verbal aggressiveness scal and in group 1 for the listening style profile. I was surprised that Mrs. Clark knew me so well but then again we worked together for 4 years.
I think that our discussion this week taught me a lot. As humans, we sometimes judge on appearance . (That is sad to say but true.) As I read many of the discussions, I noticed where many mentioned that they would like to communicate with the lady in the photo to find out more about her. ?This just proves the strenght of conversation.
I also think the communication surveys I did taught me a lot about my communication skills. It is hard to believe that I am scared to death to talk infront of a crowd now. When I was little I used to sing in front of a crowd at church and other places. things change within our lives. I can talk to children all day but adults is something totally different. I feel that adults judge me more that children.
Joy these surveys were so helpful. Children are always so receptive of us rather than we are of ourselves. They don't judge us and only want honest caregiving. I think the more you learn about being an effective communicator will help you to feel more confident when talking to adults.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true Joy. As humans we do judge by appearance, instead trying to analyze the situation. However, I would really like to know who the woman is in the picture and her occupation. I learned a lot this week too. It's amazing how others see us and views us; I was too amazed by my best friend of 18 years she knows me very well.
ReplyDeleteJoy -- Like you, my assistant scored my exact scores too. I was surprised her scores matched better than my husband. I agree, we as humans make such assumptions and pass so many judgements that we often deny ourself the right to get to know a good person.
ReplyDeleteIt is very insightful to see how others view us. I also have some anxiety when talking in groups or in public. Ironically, I lead a parent group and a parent-child group which is like second nature to me. Communication tends to be easier depending on the familiarity of the situation.
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