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Collaboration can make or break a workplace. The next reflection questions will have you explore this topic more deeply. Benchmark Criteria Critically reflect on communication and collaboration skills in the workplace, to build strong and respectful relationships, a culture of collaboration and contribution, and support ongoing improvement. Questions 1 - 4 How collaborative is the culture in the service, from your experience so far? Describe your personal assessment of it. For example: Think about spontaneous sharing of ideas between colleagues; . Formal opportunities to contribute ideas and discuss innovation and change; . People's general manner - is it warm, supportive and encouraging? . Do people take time to listen actively to each other? . Are there avenues for the wider community and families to contribute and collaborate?Reflective practice - learning from others Having spent some time observing, reflect on the service's reflective practice. How do educators in your service currently reflect on their personal practice? Benchmark Criteria Review and evaluate current reflective practice in the workplace and develop a personal approach to reflective practice. Identify appropriate resources and supports that enhance reflective practice. Questions 1 - 5Which method/s for personal reflection do you plan to try over the coming weeks? Describe what and how you will use at least one (1). Benchmark Criteria Review and evaluate current reflective practice in the workplace and develop a personal approach to reflective practice. Identify appropriate resources and supports that enhance reflective practice. Questions 1 - 5Describe how collaborative you have been in the service this week. Describe activities in which you have collaborated. Benchmark Criteria Critically reflect on communication and collaboration skills in the workplace, to build strong and respectful relationships, a culture of collaboration and contribution, and support ongoing improvement. Questions 1 - 4 For example: . How much have you offered ideas? . Shared your thoughts? . Contributed to discussions? . Listened to the ideas and recommendations of others? . Offered help to be of service if you've seen someone else in need of support? There is no right answer here, simply be curious about how you were.)Are there any areas of your communication skills that make it challenging for you to contribute and collaborate? Write down areas you'd like to feel more confident in or improve. (Remember, you can refer to your e-learns for developing these skills.) Benchmark Criteria Critically reflect on communication and collaboration skills in the workplace, to build strong and respectful relationships, a culture of collaboration and contribution, and support ongoing improvement. Questions 1 - 4 For example: . Language or learning barriers; . Questioning skills - not knowing how to ask the question or fearing someone may misunderstand your intent; . Responding skills - not knowing how to be comfortable with others and respond in a way that builds empathy and connection; . Conflict resolution skills - being fearful of people becoming agitated, anxious or angry or feeling misunderstood?In what ways do the team reflect together? i.e. Do they come together to discuss systems and processes or talk about children's learning? Describe what happens or the lack thereof. Benchmark Criteria Review and evaluate current reflective practice in the workplace and develop a personal approach to reflective practice. Identify appropriate resources and supports that enhance reflective practice. Questions 1 - 5What type of support would you like from your team to conduct reflective practice? Benchmark Criteria Review and evaluate current reflective practice in the workplace and develop a personal approach to reflective practice. Identify appropriate resources and supports that enhance reflective practice. Questions 1 - 5From your reflection do you have any ideas to add to your Suggestions section of Placement Block 2 | AT04 -Supervisor Check-in? Add them in now. Benchmark Criteria Review and evaluate current reflective practice in the workplace and develop a personal approach to reflective practice. Identify appropriate resources and supports that enhance reflective practice. Questions 1 - 5