Course: EDUC – 6165 – 6

Week 4 Blog Assignment

Communication Evaluation

Joanne Lynch

Saturday 23^rd November, 2013.

          Being an early childhood educator, it is necessary for me to thrive in becoming an expert communicator. Therefore, I have to be effective at all points in the communication process – and be very comfortable with the various channels of communication. However, I think that I am now able to use all the possible channels for communication, such as face-to-face, over the telephone, and email. Moreover, I can choose the channel that is most appropriate for particular message and audience.

          Ideally, education needs listening and speaking skills for dealing with students, fellow educators, parents, and the wider community. Above all, I was complemented by most stakeholders for the quality relationship that I have caused to exist among all, due to the various communication skills that I am demonstrating. Additionally, they have mentioned that for many times they have applauded the way I have prevented and defused conflict or problems, and this is owing to the usage of good listening skills.

          Furthermore, the one thing that has surprised me most is that, once an individual is not engaged in active listening, he or she will not be able to communicate effectively. For instance, when you communicate well, you can be very successful, while on the other hand, poor communicators do struggle to develop their career beyond a certain point. More importantly, I have done extensive research on communication, especially where it pertains to the early childhood field.

          As a result, I have obtained a wealth of knowledge and understanding that communication is an integral factor in the leadership process, since it is the factor that enables the transfer of ideas and information, and links all aspects of the school in a cohesive whole for effective operations. Likewise, feedback is central to communication, because it encourages greater levels of understanding and mutual respect among members.

                                                                      References

Iverson, A., M. (2003). Building competence in classroom management. New Jersey:        

               Merrill Prentice Hall.

Reid, O. (2000). Theory and application in educational administration. Bridgetown: University of the

               West Indies.