Thank You

I would like to say thank you, to all of my colleagues for their positive feedback, comments, and insight as we learned together; how to communicate effectively as colleagues.  I wish all of you good will as you move on to your specializations and I hope that I have been a source of support as well.  Thanks again for your support.

Team Building and Collaboration

During the Bachelor Degree program at Spring Arbor University, we were a cohort group where we stayed with the same instructor and the same group of colleagues; though out every course until graduation, there were 17 of us, and first, we all did not get along, but as time went on our communication got better.  

Therefore, we were put into groups to do group projects; were everyone in the groups was required to participate; were a certain person had to be “miss know it all”.  Within these groups, we formed very productive teams.  Because we studied together for two years, some of us formed lasting friendships.  During the end of our last project, we all out for dinner and drinks to thank everyone for their contributions to the team. 

The way I would adjourn from the group of colleagues I have made while working on my Master’s Degree, would be to thank my colleagues for their discussion board/ blog support, contribution, and feedback.  Furthermore, I would wish them all well while completing their Master’s Degree.  Adjourning is an essential stage of teamwork because it gives everyone closure.

Nonviolent Communication

I am having a conflict with my classroom aide.  I am a new lead teacher in our classroom; she has been in the classroom since September.  She refuses to take direction or redirection from me and shows total disrespect for my role as lead teacher.  I have tried everything except kiss her bottom.  I am sorry to say that I have had to follow the chain of command in order to establish a positive working environment where we can communicate productively. I will try to implement these new communication techniques.