Applying what you know about yourself and other.

Self-esteem reference to how you feel about yourself including your words your values as a person. (O'Hair &Wiemann, 2015, p.48).

Self-esteem challenges one's ability to view themselves as either a positive or negative influence on society. For an example, when someone looks in the mirror how do they view themselves, someone, that's confident, some of that arrogant, someone that's motivated. Or does someone view themselves as timid, bashful, incompetent and unwilling to speak up during any group discussions or disagreement? Self-esteem, it's something that each individual will face on a daily basis, ultimately the individuals can make that choice of being proactive or neglecting with their self-worth values.

Self-Efficacy the ability to predict actual success from self-concept and self-esteem is self-efficacy. (O'Hair &Wiemann, 2015, p.50). For an example, when an individual is aware of self-efficacy they are unlocking pathways of communications that may vary on that individual's outcome, experience, persuasion, and feedback situation. Educators, need to reframe their choice words to seek other idealistic viewpoints experience.

In my personal life self-esteem and self-efficacy, it's something that I hold value in the field of early childhood and educational settings. Being honest about my own vision of life and other, allows me to search deeper about the purpose in life and why we (Human) do what we do.

Acknowledging the power of self-esteem and self-efficacy, empower my professional walk-in Children Development communication skills. Understanding the dynamics of communication through verbal, nonverbal and gesture will be an ongoing journey of opportunities of understanding one another (race, sex, gender, and age).

Reference:
O'Hair, D., Wiemann, M., Mullin, D.I., &Teven, J. (2015). Real communication: An introduction. (3rd ed). New York: Bedford/St. Martin

Toolkit for improving communication

When you think of a toolkit it has several tools and gadgets to fix things, however communication the similar depending on your audience. (Babies, children, young adults, parents Educators and so on). In my current work environment, there are a number of children that have diverse conversations from grade levels 3rd through 8th grade. Valley Life charter school in California is creating a culture shift regarding 7 habits approach to learning about any given topic or problem.

This week I learned from observation nonverbal communication strategies from the student in 3rd through 8th grade. Students boys and girls are very dynamic when expressing himself through their body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice. These examples were evidence in the playground and in the cafeteria. During recess children often show their facial expressions when playing football with one another. In the cafeteria, the girls seem to be yelling at one another ( their tone of voice) of excitement enjoy of hanging around one another.

Working at Valley Life charter school, there are number ways to relate to the children cultural ethnicity. I had the privilege to sit in a Spanish class and students were discussing different cultures and activities they would like to have on campus. For an example students and staff were thinking about having a culture night, that different ethnicity can bring their own food. Cultures such as Portuguese, Asian, African-American, Latino and other ethnicities. I believe that this is a great way to include the community and student involvement at Valley Life charter school. 

Evaluating conversations of agreement or disagreement at Valley Life charter school was interesting. This week's as we study communication, I noticed staff and students dialogue between one another. Interesting fact that students and teachers often agree or disagree depending on the situation, however, was courteous to one another. Students and staff members often repeated what they heard, for example, I heard you say this but I disagree and this is the reason why or I agree with you have or can we improve on this area. By observing their conversations allow me to seek first to understand the approach of the 7 Habits. Being an active listener of communication.

Valley Life charter school is unusual compared to other schools by using The 7 Habit approach. Students and staff members have the 7 Habits printed or painted on their walls in their classroom. Having these quotes, phrases available for students and staff is a friendly reminder of how we communicate with one another if there's an agreement or disagreement occurs.

This week's assignment has improved my communications of being an active listener without my bias point of views.

Two and a half Men

As I observe the TV show “Two and a Half Men,” the main characters are Charlie and Alan

Charlie seems to have a weird sense of humor when relating to women issues. Also, Charlie doesn't assume or care about anyone's Behavior if they're sad, happy or angry for many reasons. When he wants your attention he normally leaves in and uses hand gestures of acceptance. Whether he's tapping you on the shoulder, pointing at certain items, what you're doing this is his way of connecting with you.

Alan, characteristic is very observant of watching the TV show. He is constantly moving his hands and motion of needing a particular thing or help with a certain situation. His personality seems charismatic relating to other people's issues and concerns. (most likely drama).

Based on watching this TV show with no volume their characters seem to come to life by watching their facial expression, body language, and gestures. Each character this blade affections of emotion that were sad, happy or angry through their actions. (pointing at an object, giving someone a hug and so on).

This TV show was not appealing to myself because I normally don't watch this program. However, if I was watching a familiar program such as “America Gots Talent,” I would most likely be in tune with the audience, the individual performance.

After 10 minutes of watching Two and a Half Men with no volume, then turning the volume on, Charlie has a hard time showing emotion and to the ladies he encounters.

Examples of poor listening: Charlie’s listening skills are very poor because he does not focus on the situation or conversation that's taking place. His characteristic falls under his habit of not being Proactive in a relationship commitment.

Example of social loafing: Charlie's characteristics of social loafing is evidence when the communicating his desire for meeting women. Is self-centered personal agenda.

It's important to control your emotion even if you're not talking. 

Communication Skill

I have a friend who is Professor at College of Sequoias in California. Mr. Parker is an English teacher always showing his honesty with all students, He is open-minded to learning and compassionate about teaching students about English. Mr. Parker teaches a variety of classes from immediate and advanced English courses. His admiration to teach all generations the proper way of using grammar and English and have inspired me to do the same with early childhood. His passion for sharing information to all ages regarding English is something that I would like to mentor for all ages in early childhood (children, young children adults, and educators). Sharing my passion growing up along with their passion will be an amazing journey. Together creating a memorable day in history for our next generation.