Libby Goodman

Libby Goodman

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I learned a lot in this webinar! I learned that it is important for one to not put their emotions aside completely when recieving feedback; this can create subconscious resentment which builds over time. However, one should also not take the criticism given to heart too much; it is just information which is meant to help one grow. No one is perfect, and one can only improve with awareness! 

I typically do give advice while listening, which comes from the best of intentions. However, reading this article helped me realize that, actually, what most people what is to be understood and validated. Reflecting on my personal experiences when others listen to me, I realize that I feel the best when I am understood and validated. It is a bit invalidating to have someone tell you to do something other than what you are doing, though they are coming from a good place. So from now on, I will practice this act of listening, reflecting with paraphrasing and validation of… >>>

Good decision making takes independent, critical thought to come to a decision, as well as a wise mind to create alternate plans, and to check if the decision has been successful incrementally. In this way, decision making is not one finite moment before the start of an action, but is actually a process that continues to an actions completion. Instead of becomming hyper vigilant and dwelling on possible risks and outcomes infinitely, decision makers should weigh pros and cons, priotize needs and assess risks. Once this is done once or twice, they should take a path of action,and be prepared… >>>

My reflection plan is to give special attention to the goals of personal assessment. Specifically, I would like to focus on "ensuring daily behavior is beyond reproach" by creating a routine for before and after class. I think creating more practical, specific goals will also be important for me, as I am someone who sets high, difficult and broad standards.

 

I hadn't previously been exposed to the notion that, when giving feedback, one should avoid advice-giving. Advice-giving seems to be an inherent part of teaching, but it is true that the ideas are passed along more fluidly without the formality of "advice."

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