Saturday, September 27, 2014
Becoming a Strong Communicator
In my communications class I took an assessment for Communication Anxiety Inventory, Verbal Aggressiveness and Listening Styles. I found that I scored moderate in all three. I had my coworker evaluate me and with her my score was higher. She feels that I am a strong communicator and that I can influence the audience. I do not see this in myself. I thought my listening skills were stronger than what I scored and it is something I truly feel is important factor in communication.
The insight I learned about myself is that I am concerned about what I say to others so that I will not offend anyone. I also learned my listening skills need to improve. Listening and communicating are so important when, I as a professional, speak to the parents. Listening to their concern and needs are important gaining their trust and helping the situation. Listening one of the main ingredients to building strong relationships with the families; therefore I have to build my skills in order to be effective.
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Hi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. One thing that sticks out to me as I read different ones assessments results is that people communicate differently and being a professional in the Early Childhood field I must be willing to work with that understanding.
Hello Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI find that I have the same problem and need to improve my listening skills. Listening is very important in the field of early learning. I thought that I was effective in my listening since I was able to respond to the concerns and questions of my families and colleagues. I am finding out that my listening skills needs to be improved and this will make for better communication with my children and families and this is something that is really needed. How can I tell my children to listen when I am not effectively listening. I need to work on this area.
Hi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteThe same with me, others felt that I showed confidence when speaking in any type of situation. Whereas I felt I do not, and I even scored mild on feeling uneasy in some communication situations. Furthermore I feel I always forget what I want to say or I do not make good eye contact as I would like to do with those I am speaking to. But overall this assessment was very insightful, and I believe it gives us communication skills in which we can improve on or change if needed.