The Center of the Master's of Science in Early Childhood Studies Program-Sherida Richards-Malcolm

How I Evaluated Myself as a Communicator I think of myself as an effective communicator because I am good at bringing a message across. Also, I think about what I am about to say before I say it. In fact, I prefer to make notes before I speak, and I like to think about what I am about to say to ensure the message is clear and concise. I do not wish to convey an ambiguous message, and I do not always want my point to be taken. Instead, I just want to be heard and do not think I am always right. I believe in transparency and accountability in communication processing. Therefore, I think repeatedly about the message I am about to communicate to ensure that it will not intentionally hurt anyone. I think my voice can sometimes send the wrong message, so I ensure that my tone is appropriate and my eye contact is direct.  I must be honest that there are few times where anxiety and my emotions get in the way of my communication with others, but for the most part, I can communicate what I n...

Thinking about the cultural diversity that exists in my colleagues at school, neighbourhood, workplace, and by extension, my family. Considering all the aspects that makeup culture, including race, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, varying abilities, and so on. I do find myself communicating with each unique group differently. At its core, cultural diversity is about accepting and respecting people’s differences and understanding that everyone is unique in his own rite. The same can be said for communication. To do it well, I need to understand my audience irrespective of the group in which they fall. Then, I craft my message in such a way that will make the most sense to them. When that audience is culturally diverse, the challenge is understanding their differences and being sensitive to how your message will be received. Ways I communicate differently: I use clear language. When communicating with a culturally diverse audience, I keep my language clear, concise an...

The Yard, Season 1, Episode 1 on Netflix is the movie that I have selected to view both nonverbal and verbal communication skills. Watching and recording this episode without sound was very intriguing. It aroused my curiosity, and I just wanted to discover what would happen next based on the nonverbal communication and gestures displayed."Nonverbal communication encompasses various actions, such as gestures, tone of voice, eye behaviour, and all aspects of physical appearance" (O'Hair et al., 2018). The relationships of characters based on how they are communicating can be classified as one that is tumultuous. For example, a young lady was sitting on a bed, moving back and forth with her hands covering her ears. The assumption is that she cannot take it anymore, and she was not prepared for what will happen. It is just too much to handle. Also, I have detected abuse based on the different actions. The first thing that came to mind was sexual abuse since the young lady was...

Who is an effective communicator? An effective communicator conveys their message thoroughly and is receptive and responsive to others' input. Those who are strong communicators speak in a clear, direct manner, using easily understood language. They are typically assertive with their feelings and viewpoints, but they are also open to suggestions from others. When listening, effective communicators make eye contact and use affirmative language like "I hear you" or "I understand your concerns." My Regional Director: Dr Michelle Pinnock Dr Pinnock is someone who demonstrates competent communication within a particular context. She knows the ministry's objectives and is adept at communicating with the principals who she leads. In addition, she knows how to listen to others and take direction as needed. Dr Pinnock speaks honestly and listens closely to others; she is one who individuals will be the first to approach for advice because it can be easier to speak t...