Sunday, September 18, 2011
Relationship Reflection
I believe relationships are important because it is good to have people around you who are always building you up and supportive of you. It is good to be able to come to someone who you trust for advice and to just be able to talk to. I do not have any relationsips that I consider positive. I guess my parents can be used but they are not always positive with me or supportive. I have learned over the years that building relationships with people tends to be one side because the other person will always let you down. In order to have a good relationship or partnership the first thing you must have is trust. If you do not trust the other person then the relationship is not going to work. Another big thing you must have is communication. My family never really expressed themselves in positve ways only yelling and screaming at one another so I learned to hold everything in and be a people pleaser. This attitude has carried over into my job. When I talk with parents I have a hard time expressing what I really want parents to know about their child and that can sometimes be hurtful because the parents may miss something that they really need to know. I hope through this course I can improve these skills and become a better teacher.
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Sonja, Your honest thoughts on relationships are heart rendering. I see that you are a kindergarten teacher who loves young children! Perhaps your childhood and the relationships that you know with your own family will cause you to be extra sensitive and empathetic towards those children in your classroom and at your school who might be in similar situations. Truly, you must believe that you can be an agent of change, not only as a nurturing teacher but in your own family relationships. I hope that you will be especially struck with some life-changing perspectives and information during our Master's program that will give you an understanding of how full your life is!
ReplyDeleteSonja,
ReplyDeleteTrust is a big issue with me as well. I have to be able to trust the ones around me in order to let them into my life completely. I do find it easier to communicate with children than to their parents. Over the years it has become easier because the center that I work for requires lots of positive communication with our families. I do hope this program gives you ideas on how you can open up to your classmates as well as to your families.