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The Teacher's Lounge Scenario Study
Diane Hoch
University of Phoenix
Leadership and Collaborative Processes
ADM/518
Brenda Taylor Ph.D.
October 6, 2014
The Teacher's Lounge Scenario Study The key issue regarding the negative learning environment at Blainey Elementary School is the breakdown of effective communication. No answers have been provided for the faculty and staff speculations, making it easy to understand the decline in morale at the school. With lack of additional information it is difficult to determine when this began or its exact duration. I advise that as a new principal to the school, Mr. Bishop needs to research the schools instructional data as well as any other personnel issues. This is essential to developing a School Improvement Plan and will serve to strengthen his preparedness for the momentous task ahead.
I do not concur with the mentor’s advice to convert the teacher’s lounge into an instructional resource room. From the viewpoint of a teacher my first thought, this is a punitive action to take against faculty. This fosters resentment towards a new …show more content…
I advise that Mr. Bishop speak openly with his faculty and not to dismiss their responses. A meeting with the grade chairs upon his arrival would have served him well. Prior to said meeting he should instruct the grade chairs to gather the concerns of the team to present at the conference. This is the time to address those concerns and begin the discussion on meeting both instructional and personnel needs. I would encourage him to entice others to take the lead on creating ways to promote a positive learning environment. In addition, he must assure the school community that all of their questions and concerns would be
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