Relationship Reflection.
Relationship is a connection, association, or involvement,
it can also be defined as connection between persons by blood or marriage (Dictionary.com)
Relationships/partnerships are very important to me, I feel
because of a particular relationship or relationships we tend to strive high
and keep our expectations very high too, it could be a blood relationship
between parents and children or between husband and a wife.
The people I currently have positive relationships and/or
partnership with are my children, husband and the teachers of my children.
The relationship between my children, husband and I has been
a positive one, as parents we talk with our children in a way that they don’t
hold back certain things relating to their academic work. We try as much as possible
to create an atmosphere that encourages communication. We make them understand
that it is okay to make mistakes, but that should not stop them from working
hard to achieve their goals in live. As a mother my children and husband believe
in me that when I set out to achieve something I try as much as possible to get
to my destination no matter how difficult it may be because quitting is not an option.
We basically form a kind of support system within us that keeps us going, knowing
fully well that achieving our goals makes everyone of us happy.
The relationship I have with my children’s teachers help me
in knowing more about their school work, it helps me to assist my children at
home to make them understand better whatever topic they treat on a weekly
basis. The factors I believe contributed to developing and maintaining each
relationship is, communication, respect for one another, trust, understanding
and believing in one another.
One of the challenges to developing and maintaining relationships
that I have learned from my experience over time is lack of communication,
understanding one another and also putting biases aside, when all these things
are deep rooted in someone developing and maintain relationship becomes very
difficult.
What I see as special characteristics that makes partnership,
is the ability to communicate, and understand that between the two parties, if
there is a two-way communication, they will definitely reap the benefits.
As an early childhood educator, my main goal is to help
children to get to their fullest potential, and I can only achieve this by
involving their parents to be able to be successful. My collaboration with
parents makes me an active and reflective contributor because I rely on their
input to help bring up their children in a more better way by reflecting on the
feedback I get from them as it regards to their children
Patience
ReplyDeleteWow, I complete agree with you about the relationship with family. This is a good reminder that if we feel this way most parents probably feel the same way about their role too. I love the way you describe your role as a teacher. This is what I strive for in my classroom.
Hi Patience,
ReplyDeleteSorry for the late post. I agree with your perspective as you raise your children and teach your students. It is important for children to speak openly with their parents and know that they have someone to confide in. Mistakes are apart of life and we all make them. My husband and I express to our children the key is to never stop trying, try to always be your best and if you mess up get back up and try again. While they are trying we are strategizing a plan to do things different that could help. All aspects need a solid partnership as support to lead, guide, and repair areas that may need further development. That partnership could be within the family, parent and teacher, or within the community through resources obtained (i.e. tutoring). Thanks for sharing!