Blog Assignment 4: Practice Assessing Yourself

Reflect on the analysis you did of the two situations on pages 66-68. 

What side of the triangle felt more familiar to you or was easier to generate responses for? 

I felt strongly towards the managing and overseeing side of the triangle, but I also felt an all around familiarity towards all the sides.  As lead teacher in the classroom I have a lot of responsibility to make sure other staff members are following routines, rules, and their responsibilities.  If not, then gentle reminders will be communicated through verbal communication and understanding.  I am constantly reminded myself through my supervisor that it is in policy and procedures the rules and regulations of the classroom.  This is why I will relay the message to my co-workers from our supervisor.  

Which side seems more difficult for you to work with? 

To be honest I felt an even spread thoughout the triangles but if I had to pick a side that was most difficult it would have to be the coaching and mentoring.  Its something that our program has started and so far its been working.  Our coach will come in and give us suggestions and we will put them to use in the classroom.  For example, our observations need to be done once a month.  I had none done but I did have them on my camera.  My coach suggested putting my observations on post its in a binder.  I've since used the suggestion to compile and record all of my observations.

After this exercise, consider any goals you want to set for yourself to cultivate a more balanced approach to directing from each side of the triangle.  The following chapters are designed to help you to explore how to better use each of the three components of our triangle framework.  The ideas and strategies offered may help you move closer to your goals.

My own personal goals will be to set a time management system.  I'd like to be organized as in the business world where I can make time for paperwork, telephone calls, meetings, and emails.  I find myself doing a little bit of everything and not quiet finishing one task.  As I've learned from my business class in Ebert and Griffin its all about basic management skills that leads into my time management skills.  It will help me to make productive use of my time and be effective to not waste my time.