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Saying good-bye in adjournment
There are have been many groups I have been a part of. Everything from teacher groups, student groups, study groups, and even work out groups. I would have to admit that high-performing groups are the hardest to leave. Groups that feel well established, well put together, supportive, and motivating. Some groups are easy to leave, those are typical of people who are hard to work with, lazy, unproductive, have complainers, and roll like a square.
There have been closing rituals where we connected on Facebook or Instagram. But some groups have ended and the people who I worked so well with are just lost in earth dust. I don’t know where they are today. I would imagine that when I adjourn from the group I am in currently to acquire my master’s degree that we would still connect and share ideas through the Walden FB or some kind of electronic way similar to blogging. Taking the skills we have instilled and shared with each other and forever remembering them for their own use in life.
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Shabrika Clark
You are correct. Groups that are easy to leave are usually made up of people whom are not as motivated as others. I can attest to this, as I’ve been happy to part ways with groups of people that were not conducive. As you stated, some goodbyes are not always hard.
Kristiana L Reeves
Jennifer,
What a lovely visual that represent all ECE fields. I think we forget just how many roles we can play in this career. What struck me is the storming field. Reason being is that says that the leader encourages participation. I think that is vital because having everyone on the same page can make a difference in our society; especially when it comes to working and involving families. With one teacher against the other, it can cause issues, and we need to value the traditions and be cohesive with other another.
Carol Grubbs
Jennifer,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I do agree that adjourning from high performing groups is always harder than adjourning from groups that have a lot of complainers and laziness. It would be nice for us to be able to connect somehow and continue to share experiences and knowledge in the field. Networking and communication in the ECE field is the best way for us to make a difference in the children’s and families lives.