Interlude
Introduction
This chapter provides a roadmap for the second part of the dissertation. Chapters five through eight are the stories of the participants, the organizational energies, and me engaging in experiences of action and reflection to explore issues in the participants’ daily organizational lives. Chapter nine is the synthesis of all the stories and an exploration of the cross-experience themes, while chapter ten ends the dissertation with implications and conclusions. This interlude offers insight into why the individual participant chapters are written in letter form, an explanation of the tarot cards, as well as instructions on how to read the transcript excerpts within the letters. This interlude is a moment to shift gears from the theoretical frameworks into the more intimate dynamic experience that was the research. It is a time to gather the tools that are needed to help witness and engage; much like the experience of a play or a symphony.
Letters as a way to create intimacy
There is a time in the middle of a bat mitzvah (Jewish coming of age ceremony) where the bat mitzvah and her parents have a chance to speak. The parents’ talks usually fall into two genres, those who speak directly to the congregation about their child and her accomplishments and personality. The other is parents who speak directly to the child (sometimes in letter form) about their feelings and reflections on the child’s life experiences and accomplishments as well as the relationship. Those that speak directly to the child let the congregants listen in and experience the child by listening to the feelings and reflections of the parents. There is an intimacy and a “reflecting back” in this process. The parents and child gr...
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...s are more than silence. There is active work and dialogue going on during the silence and I ask that you keep that in mind whenever you encounter a significant pause. In addition, I have included moments of laughter and other expressions to give you a sense of the mood when the conversations were taking place.
Conclusion
In the following chapters, the reader enters the experiences of each participant. Each letter is the telling of the work that occurred between the participant, myself, and the organizational energy. Each participant’s experience was unique and at the same time similar to the others’ experiences. Each letter highlights the uniqueness and the defining moments of the work. Chapter nine - the cross-experience chapter - will show how the experiences connect together and uncover the rich experience of connecting to the organizational energy.
Bolman, L. G. & Deal, T. E. (2013). Reframing organizations: Artistry, choice, and leadership. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
In the silent era of Brockmeier’s city, individuals grew into a lethargic existence, “The drunks in the bars turned amiable and mild. The jails were unusually tranquil...The great roar of the city had stopped, [the birds in cockfights] becoming as useless as pigeons, virtually impossible to provoke to violence” (Brockmeier 53). Indeed, “The silence was beneficial for us” as suggested by modern science, but people began to remember what they lost: “the fire, the vigor, that came with a lack of ease” (Brockmeier 61). To be more concise, this fire and vigor came with the difficulty and the thrill of the chase, “Our lives seemed no less purposeful than they had during the silence, but it was as if that purpose were waiting several corners away from us now, rather than hovering in front of our eyes” (Brockmeier 62). Of course, while Brockmeier is merely describing these traits as a benefit or asset of silence or noise respectively, it could be applied with relevancy to the state of the individual. Meditation is only gaining popularity while “low-noise” becomes a commodity sought after; however, perhaps in the hunt of silence, individuals often neglect to learn the ability to thrive in dissonance. While Brockmeier reminds us of the
Thompson, C. (2000). The congruent life: Following the inward path to fulfilling work and inspired leadership. San Francisco, CA:Jossey-Bass
(4:30 - 5:10) During extended silences like this, it is best to place the client on hold, to preserve the client experience--it is better to hear the hold music, than
The student’s future profession of early childhood development grow deeper when the vital role is played by the relationship. Children develop through their relationship with their parents and caregivers, but the stage of development will be ongoing with others in their lives. The relationship with their parents matter and will affect relationship with others. (Bronfenbrenner 1989) all the relationship the child had, the relationship with their parents had the most significant impact on the development and well-being of those involved. People learn how to be with others by their experiencing how others are with them. Parents are warm, sensitive, responsive, consistent, and available for their babies is internal models (Gowen and Nebrig, 2001, p.8).
The individual that I chose to observe is a toddler. She appears to be between the ages of ten to fifteen months. She has brunette hair, wore a pink outfit on, and is of mixed race. My observation was completed at chucky cheese. She was accompanied by her mother, father, and older brother. Her brother was not that much older than her. He had to be about three or four years old. When I arrived, I had a hard time picking someone. When I first saw her she was in a teacup ride. Her father was standing close by watching her. I thought to myself, “how cute”. I knew instantly she was the one. I grew up with a father who was detached. It was nice seeing a father interacting with his daughter. At first, I didn’t know her mother and brother were there.
This book gives a detail and indepth look of how your teenagers will progress through the early years youth to becoming full grown adults. There are many points that Mr. Tripp focuses on, but you are quick to understand that Tripp wants you to know that the failure of your child is due to the fallen state they were born in. He makes this pondering statement that is a nightmare of all parents. “It is in these years that parents struggle with embarrassement at being related to the teen who was once, as a child, a great source of pride and joy.” This is the fear that Mr. Tripp in this book evaulates and also gives a Biblical understanding to what you will face with your growing
What this experience has meant to me/done for me...why it was worth all the effort I put into it.
In our busy lives we often forget to stop and listen to the wonderful sounds our ancestors heard everyday. Our lives are now filled with the constant hum of a car going by or the constant drum of airplanes overhead among other noises. In the video package “Sounds of Silence” Gordon Hampton encourages people to experience nature and all of its magnificent sounds. Hampton shows though, that even where he wishes his square inch of silence is, he can’t escape the sounds of an industrialized nation.
...lighted this feature because I value respect and feel that a very important aspect of working with children is engaging their families which invites opportunity for respect to be demonstrated. Dietze & Kashin (2012) explain the importance of engaging families when they state “Including the input of others is essential in a reflective practice and families have a right to be included” (p.411). In one of my placements I saw the positive impact that including a parent had on a young boy when his mother came in to read a story to the. The boy’s self-esteem seemed to increase and could be seen in the way that he beamed the whole time she was there. This experience highlighted to me the importance of family involvement in an early childhood program. These three highlighted statements all reflect values that are important to me and which are important parts of my practice.
Not only understanding one’s child, a parent should also express immensely more than a miniscule amount of communication. Granted that a caregiver communicates well with their son or daughter, many simply do not comprehend how to relate their experiences to their child’s
Children’s development in all aspects are influenced by genetic composition (Nature) and the environment in which they grow (Nurture). They are influenced by all adults in which they come into significant contact. Smiling at someone unfamiliar or speaking to a stranger is less likely to have a lasting impact on the child or their development. However, parents and immediate family have the most impact on a child’s development. A family is defined as at least one adult and one child who live together and in which the adult is control of the child’s life and behavior as well as demonstrates responsible care for the child (McDevitt & Ormand, 2013). Parents are the primary educators and caregivers,
Taaffe Young K, Davis K, Schoen C, Parker S. Listening to Parents: A National Survey of
It discusses how children are born with that needs to connect with individuals around them. Teachers and providers create positive relationship with children from birth through the early years. The foundation for that healthy social and emotional development because it affects her children see the world, express themselves, manages their emotions, in establishing a positive relationship with others. There were several areas of development that included social interactions that focus on the relationship that we share and include relationship with adults and peers. Emotional awareness recognized and understands your feelings and actions of other people, and self-regulation where you have that ability to express your thoughts, feelings, and behavior in a socially appropriate way. There were many tips that were listed when working with infants from talking and reading, having that warm, responsive, and consistent care, maintaining predictable routines, and getting to know each child while following their lead. The importance of supporting children and developing social skills is critical for learning, happiness, and long-term. This development begins during infancy and can be supported through simple social games, emotional role model, and imitating an infant's facial expression and sounds. The importance of social-emotional development and toddlers makes an impact in a child life when these skills are developed starting in infancy. Encouraging positive behaviors and using positive discipline practices that helped to develop the ability to make good choices as well as recognizing the confidence that is built when these behaviors are repeated. This is a process for young children to learn these behaviors always remembering that a patient response will help especially when the behaviors are
It is set to program, which is similar to previous parent's day program. We are eager to give performance among our audience and showing that the personal talent comes into the stadium. A hiding talent of a student will come into truth and the gardens are really appreciating and applauding, fell down the performance of dear, and near student taking enjoy. It is also the ceremony of exchanging their children activity and behaviors at the house. The guardian takes this ceremony as an opportunity for recognizing their children compotators and best friends too. The student can tell their friends parents and gradient and try to familiar with them, as a result, the parents know their children friend circle and interest inside the school