Interpersonal and Business Negotiations
Assessment Two:
Reflective Journal
Students shall create a reflective journal and enter weekly reflections for specified topic.
Students may write or record reflections, use visual aids to illustrate and support their findings, engage in group discussions or enter links to appropriate video content they may wish to discuss which highlights their learning.
Students will be guided in the reflective process by responding to a series of a structured questions which will encourage students to
reconsider perspectives by reflecting on their experiences and exploring connections between what they are learning and their own underlying values and beliefs.
Students shall receive feedback on their reflections and must include evidence of their response to feedback in their journal and in their meta-reflection.
Reflections must be a maximum of 200-250 words and include
a reference from at least one academic when requested. The weekly reflections will form the basis for a written 1200 word meta reflection, including a reference list using Harvard referencing to be submitted as the final assessment in their portfolio in week 11.
Interpersonal and Business Negotiations Assessment Two: Reflective Journal Students shall create a reflective journal and enter weekly reflections for specified topic. Students may write or record reflections, use visual aids to illustrate and support their findings, engage in group discussions or enter links to appropriate video content they may wish to discuss which highlights their learning. Students will be guided in the reflective process by responding to a series of a structured questions which will encourage students to reconsider perspectives by reflecting on their experiences and exploring connections between what they are learning and their own underlying values and beliefs. Students shall receive feedback on their reflections and must include evidence of their response to feedback in their journal and in their meta-reflection. Reflections must be a maximum of 200-250 words and include a reference from at least one academic when requested. The weekly reflections will form the basis for a written 1200 word meta reflection, including a reference list using Harvard referencing to be submitted as the final assessment in their portfolio in week 11. Questions Reflective Journal [Assesses LO`s A, B, & C] Submit reflections for each of the questions below. Include a reference from at least one academic source when required and create a reference list using Harvard Referencing to include in your journal. Please note it is important to BE HONEST with your reflections. Do not try just to give the `correct answer`- there isn`t one. The reflective portfolio is about you and your learning and development, you cannot grow and develop as a person if you are just trying to answer a question for a grade. Questions for consideration. [ 6 marks each question] Due wk.2.2Reflective practice Q1. What is you understanding of practicing reflection and reflective writing and how developing skills in keeping a reflective journal will assist you to learn? Include a reference from at least one academic source Due wk. 4.2 The Self in Interpersonal Communication Q2. Reflect on what you have learnt in the class. Write a reflection about ` how you see yourself: your self-identity’, and how this perspective influences your communication skills and your class-based interactions with others so far. You may also like to reflect on how easy or difficult writing a reflection about your self was? Due wk.6.2 Culture and Interpersonal Communication Q3. Reflect on the cultural of your country of origin. What are some of the main characteristics of this culture: values, beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, dress codes, language, religion, and communication styles. How did these characteristics influence your communication in the process of acculturation into Australian culture? Can you give an example? Due wk.8.2 Ethics and Interpersonal Communication Q4. Reflect on the issues discussed. Have you ever experienced any of the issues discussed e.g. racism or sexism? How did this make you feel? Include a reference from at least one academic source Due wk.10.2 Interpersonal skills and Business Negotiations Q5. Reflect on a time you have had to negotiate. Did you achieve your objective? If yes, how? If no, why not? Did you experience conflict? How did this make you feel? Did you have to compromise? Meta reflection Learning outcome Well developed [5 marks] Comments Partially developed [3 marks] Comments Needs further development [2 marks] Comments Meta Reflection: shows evidence of student’s self-evaluation of their learning from descriptive to analytical levels of reflection. (1) Critical thinking and the appropriation of academic theories and sources have been used .(1) Meta Reflection: shows evidence of response to feedback. (1) Feedback has been used as a means for further reflection and change.(1) Meta Reflection: shows evidence of connecting and integrating learning to give meaning to their experience. (1) Use of referencing Well developed [1.5-2.5.marks]Comments Partially developed [1.-2 marks] Comments Needs further development [0-1 mark] Comments Reflections: Harvard Referencing Correct use of in- text references have been applied to reflections(2.5) Meta Reflection: Harvard Referencing A complete and accurate reference list has been created. (2.5) Reflections and feedbacks Reflection 01 Practicing reflection is something I can do at work and during my studies. It has numerous individual and career advantages, and it can assist me in focusing on future events decision making. Writing reflectively entails critically examining an experience, how it has changed me, and reporting what I intend to do with my new knowledge. Most importantly, writing something on paper generally prompts me to reflect on an experience, and allows me to think more deeply. Students that keep a journal on a regular basis notice increases in both writing skills and also the ability to think innovatively and confidently (Charlotte, 2017). I realized that reflective writing is a technique for examining assumptions and it takes time to practice. Keeping a reflective journal assists me in reaching a greater understanding. It's a way of improving my learning and, more significantly, my self-awareness. By documenting my growing thinking processes as I advance through the course and in my daily life, reflective journal writing allows me to reflect on new understandings I've gained, to enrich my learning experience, and to reach new findings. Reference Charlotte.V.W, 2017, The benefits of reflective journal writing, viewed 29 March 2022, https://teachingblog.mcgill.ca/2017/04/11/the-benefits-of-reflective-journal-writing/ feedback – Hello, nice to hear from you and thank you for submitting your reflection. Your writing is clear and precise, and you have a very good understanding of how developing skills in keeping a reflective journal will assist you to learn. You reflection is a bit short and because you haven’t attended class does not connect with studying interpersonal communication. You have referenced correctly, however referencing another student’s blog is not an academic source. As we are studying communication you MUST attend the online classes, so that your reflections your learning, and the group work assignment are connected to your current learning.Thank you for your submission, well done.Your reflection shows an understanding of integrating learning with personal experience. (5marks) Reflection 02 The system of exchanging opinions and feelings with others, both orally and nonverbally, is understood as interpersonal communication. In both my private and professional relationships, it encourages me to communicate and understand others. when people realize the communication and relationship factors which influence their strengths, People can recognise when relationships can be influenced and increase efficiencies. people like to work around people they like or associate with personalities who brighten their lives, if I have great interpersonal skills it will always help me( Evan,2021). In my career and personal life, I realized that developing interpersonal skills in communicating and interacting with groups and individuals was essential. Based on my personal experience and the knowledge I have gained from the class, I have learned that individuals or groups with excellent interpersonal skills are more likely to form positive relationships and collaborate effectively. I know some people have such skills by birth However, anyone can develop their skills with learning. I was able to gain a better understanding of the interpersonal skills that I needed to further improve. I found it was difficult to write a reflection about my self than I expected. But it also helped me to identify the areas where I need to focus more. Reference Evan .T ,2021, Interpersonal Skills, Viewed 12 April 2022 https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/interpersonal-skills.asp Feedback - thank you for your reflection. Unfortunately, you have not written a personal reflection at all. The question was not asking you to write about interpersonal communication skills it was asking you to write about yourself, your self-concept, self-identity, self-awareness, The only thing I learned about you from reading your reflection was that you found it difficult to write about yourself. You really need to attend the classes especially since assessment 3 is a group work project. Your reflection is yet to show an understanding of integrating learning with personal experience and applying theoretical knowledge (1mark) Reflection 03 Sri Lankan culture has been influenced by a range of forces, Its ancient history and Buddhist tradition have largely affected it. Most of the people in my country are Buddhists, others are Hindus, some are Muslims and some are Christians. We all live happily and respectfully to each other. There are Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, mosques and Christian churches all over the country. There are three official languages in Sri Lanka. those Languages are Sinhala, Tamil and English. Generally the English language will be sufficient for communication with each other. As a citizen of a multicultural country, I realized the importance of respecting other cultures. I have known since childhood that it is my duty to respect the culture of myself and others and keep them safe. As I write this reflection, it is difficult for me to reflect only on my country of birth, Sri Lanka. Because I finished my schooling in Sri Lanka and moved to China for further studies. Every day in China I had to interact with foreign students from different countries, Chinese lecturers, foreign lecturers and students from different cities in China. Working with different types of people was a bit uncomfortable at first but then I realized the differences in different cultures and how to adapt to those cultures slowly. It is my belief that my previous experience of how to adapt to the culture of another Asian country has greatly aided the process of acculturation to Australian culture. One of the communication styles I've seen in Asian cultures is that it is disrespectful to call an elder person by her/his name. But in Australia I have the ability to call older people by their own name. It was a hard task for me at first but now I'm getting used to it. Treating everyone equally is an important part of Australian culture. It helped me to express my thoughts and ideas with confidence and to improve my communication skills. Feedback- Thank you for your reflection, You certainly have vast experience with adapting to other cultures. However, you have written more of a summary than a personal reflection and failed to illustrate important aspects such as `I realized the differences in different cultures and how to adapt to those cultures slowly. This could have been illustrated with examples and how you felt about the process. Treating everyone equally is an important part of Australian culture.it helped me to express my thoughts and ideas with confidence and to improve my communication skills.this is a good example, but you have not elaborated how this helped you to express your thoughts and ideas with confidence - what value or believe or way of thinking changed for you and how did you feel about this, and how this change helped to developed your communication skills. You have just said that