Working community

Task 3: A mini reflective paper on the takeaways of this study module.

How do you interact with your working community?
I am a quite active communicator in my working community. I am not afraid to talk to people and i befriend people easily. Since I am very new in the schools working community, it is difficult to know the borders. I do not want to push my ideas or experiences, but at the same time I want to share e.g. my experience from a class with someone with more experience. Since I have managed to get to know many teachers already, they give me the space. I am a sensitive communicator, but sometimes I give my opinions to strongly. I communicate face to face, but some e-mailing is also done. I haven't called anybody yet.

What could you do differently to enhance the spirits of your working place?
I think I am a positive spirit in my working community. I have been outside a working community for a couple of years, therefor I am very happy to be part of one.

Is there someone in your working community who brings positive energy to you; why is that?
There are many people who brings me good energy. I share a room with 3 other staff members and we have very fun and interesting discussions. Laughing definitely gives an extra energy kick when trying to concentrate. I think the reason for the positive energy is that we give each other space to discuss our own interests and listen to each other. We have all a good social competence.

Reflect on the quality of the interaction in the light of where and why is the interaction fruitful to you to lift up your working spirit.
 I don't take part in any formal meetings, my meetings are more one-on-one and informal coffee table discussions. I have started to put extra emphasis on focusing on the subject and respecting other peoples time. Interaction that brings new ideas or encourages a particular way of working or communicating lifts my spirit. Also mutual respect of everybody in the work place is important to me. I emphasize on that when I interact with people.