Description |
1 online resource (225 pages) |
Contents |
Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- About the Authors -- Chapter 1 -- Understanding the Different Experiences of Teachers and Principals -- Principals -- Teachers -- Conclusion -- Chapter 2 -- Creating an Environment for Change -- Exercise: Externalization -- Comparing Deficit-Focused Versus Conceptualized Understanding: Summary of the 4 "C's" of Helpful Conversation -- Summary of the Practice of Externalizing and Restorying -- Chapter 3 -- Typical School Culture Problems and Their Effects -- Gossip -- Problem-Saturated Conversation -- Cliques -- The Us-Them Attitude -- Resentment and Negativity -- Community Disrespect -- The Rushed Feeling and Scarcity of Time -- Hierarchy -- Competition -- Chapter 4 -- When Serious Problems Divide the Staff -- The Scenario -- Applying a Narrative Metaphor -- Chapter 5 -- Changing Staff Habits without Conflict -- Process of Change -- Step-by-Step Example of the Thinking behind a Constructive Process of Change -- Chapter 6 -- Preventing Problems and Creating a Climate of Support -- Connection -- Collaboration -- The Many Faces of Appreciation -- Self-Reflection -- Dealing with the System: Testing and Unions -- Leadership -- Chapter 7 -- Practices That Support a Caring School Culture -- Chapter 8 -- Working with Parents and Volunteers -- Problem Stories of Parents and Bats -- Parent Involvement: From Problem Story to Collaboration -- When Conflicts Arise -- More Ideas for Your School Community -- World Wide Web Resources -- Yard Duty Volunteers -- Strategies for Challenging Situations -- Conclusion: Questions and Answers -- Resource A: Glossary -- Resource B: Staff Development Activities -- Resource C: Summary of School Culture Problems and the Practices That Prevent Them -- Resource D: Job Satisfaction Survey -- Resource E: Teacher Survey -- Resource F: Principal Interview Protocol -- References -- Index |
Summary |
Based on more than 200 interviews, this practical guidebook provides strategies for solving staff problems, preventing conflicts, and enriching school climates |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
School personnel management.
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Teacher-principal relationships.
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Teacher participation in administration.
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School environment.
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School environment
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School personnel management
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Teacher participation in administration
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Teacher-principal relationships
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Taylor, Maureen E
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ISBN |
9781483363363 |
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1483363368 |
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9781483361192 |
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1483361195 |
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