EDUC 6165 Final Blog Post

 This course has focused on communication, such as how we communicate and its importance. Over the past few weeks, I have found great information and new ideas from some of my peers, Dorothy; you always bring new insight to our discussions. I have enjoyed reading your blog throughout this course and can't wait to see your posts in the future; please check it out https://dorothyavant.wixsite.com/website. Virginia's blog is another one I found myself drawn to every week, I made sure to check her blog for her thoughts on the current topic. It is a place that we can be open with each other; thank you for sharing your personal stories. Here is the blog link for Virginia  https://gingeroo6418.wixsite.com/website; I suggest everyone takes a look. Finally, thank you, everyone, for your support and comments throughout this course. I love reading each one and learning from them. 

Groups

 I believe it depends on the type of group you are in, whether it is easy for hard to leave. I have been in many high-performing groups, and some were easy to leave; well, others were hard to leave. I think it has to do with how much you participate and whether or not you like the group. I think it is easier to stay in groups that have established norms, but some people like unpredictability and may prefer those types of groups. One group that was hard to leave was the group I studied abroad with; we took a semester-long class together and spent 2 full weeks in Thailand. We formed a great bond together, but when the trip ended, the group was over. It was hard to leave because we had this amazing life-changing experience together, and nobody else would be able to understand it. The closing ritual that I would have like to experience was a proper goodbye. This ritual would include us sharing pictures and memories of the group and would end with everyone be able to say goodbye. I imagine that I will adjourn from my colleagues from the program bittersweetly. I will be very excited to have completed my degree, but I will also be a little sad, not interacting with my colleagues weekly. I will miss the diverse ideas that each and every person brings to the group. I think adjourning is essential because it means you completed your goal.

Conflict Resolution

 Thinking about disagreements I am currently experiencing, I believe that a comprise would be a great solution. I have always been a big fan of comprising because I think it is a great way for both people to feel like they "win." I think it is effective because no one likes to lose an argument; I also think when a comprise is brought up, both parties can input ideas and work together to come up with a comprise. The second strategy that I believe might be effective for these disagreements would be incorporating the three Rs into the conversation. Conversations that include respect will have a better ending rather than when we disrespect each other. I also think that conversations simply aren't effective when we are not reciprocal or responsive. How have you learned to be a more effective communicator regarding conflict resolution skills?