Week 3 Blog Assignment
Think about the cultural
diversity you see in your colleagues at school, in your neighborhood, in your
workplace, and also, possibly, within your family.
When I think about cultural diversity
with my colleagues at school, neighborhood, workplace, and within your family;
I can say that we share some of the same values.
*My colleagues are striving
for higher education to enhance their lives and career.
*My neighborhood is diverse
and most of us are working class families.
*My co-workers are educators
who support education to better the lives of children and families.
*My family is my cultural; we
share the same norms, values and beliefs.
Consider all the aspects
that make up culture, including race, religion, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, varying abilities, and so on.
Do
you find yourself communicating differently with people from different groups
and cultures?
In all honesty, I would have to
admit that there are times I have
communicated differently with other groups and cultural. I believe when people
have different values, ideas, thoughts, feelings about certain beliefs than you
will have different views points. I also believe that we have to respect others
and their beliefs; whether we agree or disagree.
If yes, in what ways do you
communicate differently?
I have a co-worker who does not
believe in Christ; whereas I do. She has made degrading remarks about the
bible, religion, churches and etc. I feel she does not have to value or share
the same beliefs as myself, but at least be respectful of my views. We have
been working together for three years now so things between she and I have
gotten better, but I’m still mindful of our conversations and viewpoints. In
other words I chose not to speak to her about any of my personal thoughts, opinions,
and beliefs
Based
on what you have learned this week, share at least three strategies you could
use to help you communicate more effectively with the people or groups you have
identified
This week topic was based on
the “Platinum Rule” and my theory of the platinum rule is to treat other’s in
the way you want to be treated.
Strategies
1. Always be respectful of other
cultural and their beliefs.
2. Never judge or become bias of
other’s.
3. Allow the person you are
communicating with a chance to speak and be heard, and agree to disagree.
It is sometimes hard to create a relationship with someone that has different religious background than you. I think that religion is one of those areas that almost everyone believes they are right and there is no other way for it to occur. By having mutual respect and understanding, individuals can get past those differences but respect has to be there. I am very sorry that you have been hurt by this person.
ReplyDeleteIt can be difficult to maintain respect when you feel disrespected by a colleague or co-worker. I have this issue at work with our authority figure, the Program Director. The director has strong opinions on certain issues and tries to make everyone afraid if they do something wrong. However, I feel that if you are not treating your employees with respect, they will be less likely to do so toward the director. This brings the environment morale to an all-time low as well. Learning to respect each other and accept everyone's differences will help reach a better level of respect.
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