Vanamali+Joseph

=**Vanamali's Reflective Journal**= Identify and explain the 3 interpersonal skills you selected and demonstrated with specific examples.
 * In each entry, reflect on how the use of your interpersonal skills is impacting on the team. Consider the expectations of your role and any changes that you could make to improve your skills. Ensure that you answer the following questions:
 * What impact resulted from demonstrating your interpersonal skills?
 * What could you do to improve your interpersonal skills to create a positive impact on others?
 * Start by listing/identifying the interpersonal skills you will be discussing in each entry.

**__Three Interpersonal skills:__**

 * 1. Communicating Effectively**
 * 2. Supporting and Encouraging Others**
 * 3. Co-operating with others**

// __**Week 1**__ //
__//**1 - Tuesday** **11/03/14**//__

Today was the 2nd proper game of soccer that I have played. Being an equipment organizer, straight after getting changed into my P.E. gear I went to the equipment room and gathered the resources needed for that days game. By co-operating and communicating effectively with the other equipment organizers, I brought the bibs for my team (Red) and the cones with me to the field. Lee, being the other equipment organizer of our team, helped me by bringing the "goals" with him.

Once the game had started, it was all about communicating effectively while co-operating, supporting and encouraging others. Even if we had a few players away today, by communicating effectively and co-operating with Jamie, I managed to pass the ball across the field to him once I received it from Ben, who in turn with his magic scored a goal. Using the brief intermission before starting up again as time to celebrate our success, I supported and encouraged our team by congratulating Jamie on his goal, as well my other team mates for their active participation

Next time I could communicate mote effectively by calling for the ball more often when I'm open. Furthermore, by dishing out more positive remarks more often will further improve my interpersonal skill of supporting and encouraging others. Furthermore, next time I think I should show my interpersonal skill of co-operation with others by splitting the job of laying the cones with Lee. This co-operation via effective communication would lead to an earlier start, ensuring my that my role as an equipment organizer is being done properly.

//__**2 - Wednesday 12/03/14**__//

Today we had another two players absent today because of Whanau Photos. But that didn't stop me from showing my interpersonal skills as well as social responsibility. Communicating effectively was key to us being the top of the leader board yet again, Yelling across the field to my team mates that I'm open as well as warning other players of my team man on ((A) Player(s) of the other team were potentially going to tackle him) are only a few examples of the way I demonstrated the interpersonal skill of effective communication. A specific example of this is that when Blake was open, I yelled out his name so he would be more than prepared before I kicked that ball towards him.

Through our successes, and near misses, were golden opportunities to show my interpersonal skill of supporting and encouraging others. By giving positive feed back of successful actions, e.g. goals, getting the ball off the other team, saving a goal etc., I encouraged and supported my team. Furthermore, even if one of them stuffed up, I still gave the positive feed back like "better luck next time". This support and encouragement of others wasn't just limited to my team. If someone from the opposition did something that deserved praise, then praise did they receive

I showed my interpersonal skill of co-operation with others by successfully not getting into arguments - which wasn't hard since I'm not the type to get into them in the first place. Furthermore, this co-operation was necessary for our lead as hogging the ball never led to a win. This is why I effectively demonstrated the interpersonal skill of co-operation by sharing the ball with other players in our team who were in advantageous positions on the field. In English, that means that I passed the ball to a team mate when they were in a good position to receive it. This was key in our game against green when Ben was wide open, so once I had gained control over the ball, I booted it across the field to him. A consequence of this is that he scored a goal for our team.

There is no limit to how much one can co-operate, encourage and support others as well as communicate effectively. That is why I still strive to better myself in these three interpersonal skills so I can become even more socially responsible. That means I'll have to co-operate, encourage and support as well communicate effectively others to a higher standard - and once that standard is reached, I will endeavor to raise it further.

//__**3 - Friday 14/03/14**__//

Cyclone Lusi made today a bad day for visibility, attendance and skill, though, I don't blame it for the two consecutive losses we had today - as well as the win. Due to the storm and hence, rain, the ground was quite dank, which also made it difficult to grip the ground and change directions quickly without slipping.

Anyway, I still tried my best to shows my 3 interpersonal skills. I communicated effectively by shouting out suggestions to my teammates on the field while I was goalie e.g "Blake, mark Josh". This is was because Maka, our oppositions' goalie had the ball and through his body language indicated that he was going to boot it towards Josh. And as I predicted, Maka did so, and Black managed to gain control over the ball after getting the ball from Josh. Consequently, this made me show another one of my interpersonal skills, supporting and encouraging others, by congratulating Blake on his achievement by shouting "Keep it up, Blake!"

When the period was over, and it was time to pack up was a key opportunity to show my interpersonal skill of co-operating with others. By informing one of the other equipment organizers that I'll take the cones on "this" side of the field, while he will take the cones on "that" side of the field. We saved more, furthermore, I directed a few more of my fellow equipment organizers to collect the goals and balls. Through our co-operation, we quickly packed up efficiently and effectively.

As always, I could improve on my three interpersonal skills – everyone can. I aim to call out for the ball more, demonstrating my interpersonal skill of effective communication. As well as give more positive feedback to support and encourage others. Further, working together using strategies will also help me demonstrate my interpersonal skill of co-operation with others.

//__**Week 2**__//
//__**4 - Tuesday 19/03/14**__//

Today I was recovering from a cold I caught over the weekend, but that didn't stop our team dominating the leader boards today and showing our interpersonal skills. Again, the game started after I co-operated efficiently and effectively with the other equipment organizers to set up on the rugby field. I told Lee to set up the goals and a few cones on one side, TJ to do the same on the other side while I placed the remainder of the cones the field. After that, I distributed the red bibs to the rest of my team.

One the game started, Mr Darkins announced that he will be assessing 6 of us today, which made me play near the best of my ability. I told my captain and my coach that I'll have to take it a bit easy today (since I had a cold) as the contract said I had to inform the appropriate people if anything would effect my ability of full participation. This didn't stop me from communicating effectively as I still called for the ball and gave encouraging feed back. For example, when I was open, Blake passed the ball to my after I shouted "I'm open". A consequence of this is that once I called to Jayten and passed the ball to him, he scored. And in turn, I gave positive comments to our team because "You did great", hence demonstrating the interpersonal skill of supporting and encouraging others.

Through passing the ball and all, I showed my interpersonal skill of co-operation with others. For example, when Ben passed the ball to me from defense, I relayed the ball to Jamie, who in turn, scored a goal. Without the team work which requires every team members full participation, this goal wouldn't have been possible. This is why this, co-operation with others, is a very important interpersonal skill because without it, out team wouldn't be so successful.

I would like to further demonstrate my 3 interpersonal skills to the best of my ability next time. This could be done by giving more positive feedback, demonstrating the interpersonal skills of supporting and encouraging others as well as the interpersonal skill of communicating effectively. Further more, I could demonstrate the interpersonal skill of co-operating with others by working with the equipment organizers more to find the most efficient way to set up the fields.

//__**5 - Thursday 21/03/14**__//

The leader boards confirmed our lead, which was 6 points more than the next best team. This boosted the enthusiasm of the team and made us all play better. We had 2 wins, a draw but no bonus points leaving us with 8 points that day. We still had a 4 point lead at the end of the day, which still kept us happy. But I digress.

The setting up the game was slightly organised since we were playing on the main fields instead of the grids of rugby filed. However, the "damaged" caused initial lack of co-operation and effective communication counteracted by the effective and efficient pack up that took figuratively no time at all. Every equipment organizer, including me, participated in the packing up which reduced the load on individuals.

Focusing on the game itself, I thought today I could of done better - as always. Effective communication //and// co-operation were the keys to success when I was put on as striker/midfield, since without it I wouldn't be able to set up nor score goals. For example, when Blake had control of the ball near the center, I had to call to him to grab his attention. Because of this, he passed the ball to me. Once I gained control of the ball, it came to my attention that Liam was charging at me. Acting quickly, I grabbed Jamie's attention and then quickly crossed the ball to him, giving him a shot at goal. Unfortunately, we didn't score, but that didn't stop the positive feedback and encouragement I gave because of this. e.g. "Better luck next time Jamie", "Nice try blue" etc.. This sequence presented all three of my interpersonal skills, as well as many more.

Obviously, I'm concluding this entry with the cliche I always have room to improve when presenting my interpersonal skills better. This entry is no different and I don't deny it. There definitely is room to improve my 3 interpersonal skills, but now I also strive to widen my goals for social responsibility. I now aim to focus specifically on social responsibility as it includes my 3 chosen interpersonal skills as well as many more. Through this, not only will it improve the way I execute my 3 interpersonal skills, but it will also more than satisfy the requirements on my contract. I hope to use this goal effectively in the future.

//__**Week 3**__//
//__**6 - Monday 24/03/14**__//

Again, another successful day was this one when it came to my interpersonal skills, however, I did feel a bit disappointed at the end. Being period 5 and all, many of the students in the class were tired and not as enthusiastic in playing today. I can see where this is coming from, so I didn't bother me that much that the setup today was slow. However, I was very annoyed that when we packed up, only two other equipment organizers packed the majority of the equipment. At the time, thinking irrationally I was certainly pissed off at this, however, as time went on I realized that if I was //perfectly// socially responsible, I would of seen this coming and made an effort to ensure that only a few of us were packing up. I picked up essential information from this event and plan to act on it. The next time we play, just before Mr. Darkins lets everyone go, I plan to tell everyone to get their act together and actually help in the pack up etc. etc. I hope this will work.

Anyway, communicating effectively as well as co-operating with others was the technique I used to ensure my full, active participation and set up quite a few goals. For example, after calling to Cullem, I received the ball. Once I gained control, I shouted out to Lee and passed it over too him. A consequence of this is that Lee was able to use this opportunity to set up a goal for Blake, which he did score.

Using the same example, I can definitely support my use my other interpersonal skill, supporting and encouraging others. Due to the success of the goal scored by Blake, I immediately congratulated the team for our achievement i.e. "Great job team! Keep it up!". This encouragement wasn't just limited to my team, since I still gave positive feed back to our opposition i.e. "Better luck next time [Insert team colour here]." Because of this, it influenced the mood of everyone - even if it was by a minuscule amount - and worked more towards my goal of total social responsibility.

Next time, I hope to improve on all 3 of my interpersonal skills in unison to achieve my end goal of competent social responsibility. As well as working hard on the field, the priority off the field is to make sure that the equipment will be quickly packed up without any one person taking the whole burden. As mentioned before, I hope to get this message across by talking to everyone, especially the equipment organizers, just before they're dismissed, as well as reminding them that if they don't do this they are not doing the job properly; hence they are violating their contract. Hopefully, the message will go through and nothing like this will happen again.

//__**7 - Thursday 27/03/14**__//

The equipment was set up and packed up very quickly today. I think that since I communicated effectively with the rest of the class last time (Wednesday) that the equipment organizers should actually do their job, the message got across. This was evident in the co-operation we utilized for an effective set up, however, Mr Darkins were disappointed in the class as a whole because some were being socially irresponsible and throwing the goals as javelins. I was not one of the participants in this act, however, I do feel partially responsible as I focused on the equipment I set out instead of also minding how the other students treated the equipment. This won't happen again because I think that Mr Darkins message also go across. I've realized that I'm noticing more things now as I grow more socially responsible.

Focusing on the game, I tried my best to show my three interpersonal skills as much as possible on top of being socially responsible. In regards to my interpersonal skill of communicating effectively, I thinks I have shown this skill pretty well today. That is calling for the ball, advising man on, giving positive feedback (Which also satisfy my interpersonal skill of supporting and encouraging others). For example, when I was open, I called to Cullum for the ball, and then relayed the ball to Jamee after he shouted "Over here", on which I replied "Run". A consequence of this is that Jamie, with help from Blake and Jayten, scored a goal. This movement was also a demonstration of co-operation with others, because if we didn't work together our goal, and hence, our work would be useless.

Using the same example, I used this opportunity to effectively communicate supporting an encouraging comments to both my team and the opposition. i.e. "That was awesome Jamie", "Great job team" and "Better luck next time Black". This upheld our teams spirit and kept us going. But that wasn't the end of my positive feedback. When Ben seemed like he was injured, I asked him "are you okay?", making sure he was in good shape. He replied saying that his leg was a bit sore and that he'll be fine. By doing this I ensured he was fit to play, and was prepared to support him if he wasn't, showing an aspect of my interpersonal skill of supporting and encouraging others as well as being socially responsible.

With only a few more weeks left, I aim to not let my guard down and keep on trying my best to show my interpersonal skills and being socially responsible to the best of my ability. With that said, I hope next time that I improve on all my interpersonal skills as well as being more socially responsible. There is always room to communicate effectively, support, encourage and co-operate with others to a higher standards. I must keep this in mind as the internal starts wrapping up so that my final games won't knock down my marks.

//__**Week 4**__//
//__**8 - Monday 31/03/14**__//

Today was a very hot day for soccer. Many people complained about the heat but we still played through it. It took full responsibility of the goals this time, ensuring that none were misused as javelins. Being resourceful was also in my toolbox today as by the time we reached the fields with only one ball, I managed to recover a perfectly good ball in the creak that was left there by another class. This showed my job as a Equipment organizers was well played as when I saw we were lacking something, I made the effort to fill up the gap. The field today was set and packed up quickly today with the help of the other equipment organizers. The co-operation and effective communication I and the other equipment organizers showed was the reason for our speed. Without it, we would of acted quite slowly.

Focusing on the game itself, many players were sloppier than usually, giving my team the opportunity to stay consistent in effort and rack up points, which we did. I specifically showed this by communicating effectively and co-operating well with my teammates. Through this teamwork which I actively participated in, we achieved quite a few goals and bonus points. For example, when I saw Mr Darkins just about to call the whistle to end that round, I shouted out "come in", giving us the advantage as the whistle blew. Our co-operation to call everyone's attention and sprint over gained us the bonus point. Another example of my effective communication and co-operation with others is when I managed to tackle the ball of Bailey. After communicating to Cullem who was down the field, I managed to pass the ball to him. A consequence of this is that with the help of Jayten's fancy footwork, a goal was scored for our team.

A flow on effect of this is that I, like many of the other players, shouted out supporting and encouraging feedback. E.g., "Awesome goal Jamie!", "Good job, team!" better luck next time, black". This boosted everyone's moral and made everyone - not just our team - play that much better. This also assisted me in the greater goal of being more socially responsible, a very important attribute that applies to this game and life in general.

As always, there is room to improve in every aspect of my actions and behavior. I could call for the ball more, give out more positive feedback, try to work more as a uniform group than an individual etc.. This is certainly important as the end of the assessment nears and my opportunity to show my interpersonal skills to the the best level decreases. The end goal is to be socially responsible, and I'm quite satisfied on my progress so far, though, I won't stop until I reach perfection,

//__**9 - Tuesday 01/04/14**__//

Like Monday, today was very hot, though it wasn't as bad. Both the setup and pack up of the fields were very quick due to my co-operation and effective communication with others. For example, I set out the cones while Matt, TJ, Lee and a few others set up the goals. A similar method was used for the pack up but we each were responsible for one quadrant of the field. One consequence is that we had more than enough time for the game and left school on time. Many of the other students recognized that the final week counts, so everyone was giving it their best today, with no one slacking off. This meant competition was tough, but we managed just fine.

As mentioned before, competition was tough, hence one win, loose and draw. However, our co-operation and effective communication let us gain a bonus point, potentially giving us the slight edge. For example, when it came to my attention that the whistle was about to be blown, I grabbed Ben's attention and warned him since he was the furthermost away from the center of the field. A flow on affect of this is that when it was called, it gave us the slight advantage that was necessary for the flow on effect. Boosted by the mood the bonus point gave our team, I effectively communicated encouraging and supporting feedback to my team. i.e. "Great work, Guys". In turn, this boosted our teams spirits and mood even more.

As the game went on we improved our skill and successfully defended and scored goals, however, when we did let one slip, I didn't dish out negative comments. In fact, I did the complete opposite. Instead of putting Lee down, I told him, "better luck next time", and "all goods, mate", showing my interpersonal skill of supporting and encouraging others. The supporting feed back prevented Lee from feeling bad for letting the goal through, when in reality he should be happy that he at least trued. This was very important to our teams co-operation and my socially responsibility as negative comments will only lead to worse performance. This mood was critical the next time the ball came Lee's way. Since Lee wasn't feeling depressed because he let a goal through, he was able to tackle an opponent rushing towards him, and in turn, save the goal. This caused me to give Lee positive comments through effective communication that supported and encouraged him. i.e. "Your doing an awesome job, Lee!". The my co-operation with my other team mates in giving Lee these supporting and encouraging feedback ensured that we the message that we appreciated Lee's effort was reinforced.

As the end of this assessment nears, I am trying to not lower my standards because doing so may jeopardize my grades. Hence, now more than ever am I trying to display my increasingly better interpersonal skills of effective communication and co-operation with others as well as being supportive and encouraging. As well as this, I endeavor to show my social responsibility to the best standard every game as that is what is most important in a real life situation. What I mean by this is that what we learn from physical education isn't just limited to the fields and gyms of WBHS, is applicable is many scenarios, making this achievement standard more than about getting credits.

//__**10 - Thursday 03/04/14**__//

This entry is more or less the last entry into the wikispaces about more or less the last practical assessment of soccer, meaning this could entry could dictate the difference between getting and excellence and getting a merit in this internal. Since the staff had photos, our reliever was a bit late. So, after co-operating and communicating effectively with the other equipment organizers to quickly set up the field, I took the initiative and initiated the first round. Telling everyone that Red vs Black were on the one field and Green vs Blue on the other, I started the game and the 10 minute timer on my watch until our reliever came over and I handed the responsibility of the game as a whole (as well as my watch!) over to him. By taking the initiative starting the game with help of the other players who co-operated, I saved enough time I and the other equipment energizers wouldn't stress over the limited time during pack. Speaking of the pack up, it to was effectively and efficiently completed due co-operation and effective communication between us equipment organizers. By the end, we had plently of time to get changed into our uniforms and head off to next period without being late, which is very important if your next class is 10km away.

There were many key opportunities during the game where I demonstrated my interpersonal skill of effective communication and co-operation with others. One of the highlights for me was when I stepped out of my usual role as a defender and became a midfield. This job was especially challenging since the opponent who I tried to limit their options was Liam - a //very// experienced and skilled soccer player. Even if I wasn't able to tackle him, I was able to keep him busy making in difficult for him to pass to other players. This was especially important when Liam had the ball and it was obvious that he was going to pass to either Kade or Taz. This is because they were wide open and it would't be very difficult to pass the ball to them. Seeing the hole in our defense, I effectively communicated to my teammates near Kade and Taz for them to mark them. This effective communication warned Cullum of the potential pass between Liam and Kade, and because he had enough time, managed to intercept it.

A direct consequence of this is that we gained possession of the ball and was able to have a shot for goal. During this attempt, I had to co-operate with Callum and my other team mates to try get the ball towards the far side. This involved me relaying the ball to someone who was open until finally, we as a group decided we a had a good shot at goal and told Ben to "shoot". Even though our co-operation and effective communication didn't lead to a goal, I still supported and encouraged the others for the "nice try" wished "better luck next time". In this spirit of positiveness, I also congratulated the opponents on their "great defense". This improved everyone mood by a smidgen, and in turn, made everyone play harder.

Throughout this game, and all the others, I never stopped trying to show my three interpersonal skills and being socially responsible. I think this has paid off because I think I executed this to a pretty high standard. I'm quite certain that by now I am proficiently socially responsible and show my interpersonal skills almost too ostentatiously. Having said that, I recognize that there is always room to improve since the road to perfection is long and I've only completed the first lap of many. Through all this, I think I have also satisfied and complied with my contract to a high standard since not only did I take responsibility of the equipment for most if not all lessons, I also managed to take initiative in making sure everything was set up quickly, efficiently and effectively, which consequently meant we saved a lot of time and effort in the process. Furthermore, I ensured that I gave my team my full and active participation more or less 100% of the time. This all accumulates to a job pretty well done - and hopefully is enough to get a great grade!