For the past few weeks I have learned
a lot about communication and how to effectively communicate with others. We discussed
schemas in communication as a cognitive formwork that help organize the
information we send out to others. In fact young children can develop schemas
and identify to different items as the same. For example cow and goat can be
part of their schemas concept of see one animal and after see another animal
with similar look can have the same name for a child. My evaluation as a
communicator is based on how I build relationship through communication as an
educator. For example the similarity between how others evaluate my
communication style is that I am a great listener and I like to process my
information before I respond. I believe when we understand the information we
received we are able to reply with an effective response.
The activity for the discussion made me realize
that schemas is one type of prejudice. I was able to identify her from her
career, her salary, the kind of vehicle she drive, and so forth without knowing
her personally. Therefore it make me
realize that I am no different from someone that is judgmental or prejudice.
Another insight I get this week is that my communication anxiety is moderation
which is call situational. I never thought my communication style would be
situational for someone that is concern about the communication I am received.
The next insight I get this week is that my listening style is people-oriented.
In fact this listening style help me build relationship with others. I have the
ability to interfere with proper judgment during a conversation. When we able
to effectively communicate with other and understand the information received
is a great life skill a person can have throughout their career. As a professional
in the early childhood field I would have to learn how to become a better
speaker and listener. Each of the insight I gained this week can influence my
career and my personal life when interacting with others. Overall I have learnt
a lot about the way I communicate with
Sophia,
ReplyDeleteThis week's assignment has really been enlightening. I too realized that schemas are a way of prejudging. I did not judge the person's job or the type of cars she drove based on her appears, but I did assume she was happy or approachable based on what I saw. This week taught me that rather the prejudice is positive or negative it exists in most people. The schema does affect the way we communicate with others.
This just provides us with more insight that you should not judge a book by its cover. It is important to take the time to see the other person for who they are and the strengths they have.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Betsy
Hello Sophia: Yes indeed schema can be a way of prejudice, total agree with you. Also myself, I was also told my communication styles was situational. I guess for me is the speaking in public which makes me very apprehensive and scared. I am planning on working on that fairly soon. Great blog!
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