[En ding Relationships PTC ELL Monterey County United for Liseracy Objectives + Given a presentation on the importance of building relationships with school site staff, AmeriCorps members will become aware of the importance of building relationships with school site staff, in order to encourage the fostering of * Given a presentation on setting goals, AmeriCorps members will be provided with a setting goals and an evaluation worksheet, and will be able to set measureable goals and evaluate/rate their progress and growth on a weekly basis. 5 g | relationships. + Given a online module on Building Relationships AmeriCorps members will be & Fable to complete a practice activity, followed by a quiz that allows members to > - _identify scenarios on the skills presented, AmeriCorps members will be able to “ Sk apply these skills and initiate a conversation with staff at their school site. tas ih e 22a,Overview + Ice-Breaker + Presentation “Importance of Building Relationships” + Complete an online module on “Building Relationships with School Site Staff" + Presentation “Setting Goals” * Questionnaire Ice-Breaker Directions: On your own answer the following questions. When you are finished get into groups and discuss your answers, 1. Why is it important to build relationships with staff at your school site? 2. What are skills that one should have in order to be able to build relationships?What is a Relationship? * "relationship is a connection, association, or involvement” (Dictionary.com,2017). + There are different types of relationships: friend, work, romantic, and family relationships. + At your school site you will develop a work relationship. * Building relationships at your school site is essential. Importance of Building Relationships + Support system- Having a support system at your schoo! site will help facilitate your service year. + More enjoyable service year- Feeling part of your school educational system will allow you to feel part of your school and decisions being made when it comes to your students. + Best quality of tutoring to your students- When you are happy and feel part of your school the better service of tutoring you will provide to your students. + Opportunity to enrich your growth- Building relationships opens the door to future careerijob opportunities. You are gaining the experience that will enrich your growth (personal, academic, career). + Organizational thrive- Not only will you thrive as an AmeriCorps member you will also help the AmeriCorps program grow.Benefits of Building Relationships + Those with a best friend at work are seven times more likely to be engaged in their jobs (Gallup Organization) + More likely to be satisfied + Mentorships + Accessibility + Future job opportunities What is a Good Relationship? + Trust- the foundation of good relationships. + Mutual Respect- respecting those that you work with, and valuing their input, ideas, and they value yours. + Mindfulness- taking responsibility of ones words and actions. + Acceptance of Diversity- accepting opinions and welcoming them. + Having Open Communication- communicating frequently and effectively.Uncertainty Reduction Theory > Created by Charles Berger and Richard Calabrese (1975) + *People often feel uncertainty about others they don't know and are motivated to communicate in order to reduce uncertainty” (Communication Studies, 2016) N Akon >Why was this theory created? + Charles Berger and Richard Calabrese created this theory to “explain how communication is used to reduce uncertainties between strangers engaging in their first conversations together’ (1975). Uncertainty Reduction Theory and Building Relationships + Uncertainty causes discomfort + Reducing uncertainty happens by asking questions to new acquaintances in order to obtain information about them. <42-p42mozc + Information gathered can be used to predict behaviors, or outcomes of beginning a relationship with others. Pm According to Calabrese and Berger there are three stages through which uncertainty reduction advances (James, 2016): + Entry- exchange of demographics (ex: occupation, place of origin). + Personal- sharing more personal information (ex: attitudes, beliefs, and values). | + Exit- determine whether interaction will happen in the future or continue a relationship. Building Relationships Module o Building Relationships With School Site Staff Module Content + Lesson + Practice Activity + Relationship Building Skills QuizSetting Goals * Guidance + What do you want to achieve? * Create Meaning + How will | achieve my goals? + Show Progress + Motivators SMART Goals * Measurable: How will you demonstr extent to which the goal has been * Achievable: stretch and challenging goals within abilty to ‘achieve outcome. What is the action-oriented verb? * Relevant: How does the goal tie into your key responsibilities? How is it aligned to objectives? + Time-bound: Set 1 or more target dates, the “by when’ to ‘guide your goal to successful and timely completion (include deadlines, dates and frequency) nd evaluate theWeekly Goals Self-Evaluation + Weekly progress * Did! accomplish my goals? + What do | need to work on?Questions? References * Androsko, J, (2011). Sales 101: Uncertainty Reduction Theory and Inbound Marketing. 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