Case+Study+3

Using the attached //Scenario 16: I Am Your New Principal//, discuss the "Reflective Thinking and Scenario Analysis" questions. Then add your answers to the following questions...

What would you have done differently, as the building administrator? Build relationships before delivering such brutally, confrontational, intimidating ultimatums. Take time to discover each teachers' strengths.** **Take more of a team approach Not identify the two groups of teachers as "continuing"** & **"incoming"** Asking staff for input on what they want to be able to expect from her instead of telling them what they can expect Two principals plan the meeting together ahead of time and discussing how to facilitate the meeting Have individual conversations with the teachers about strengths, areas of improvement that you noticed from reading their personnel files
 * Dress in more relaxed, school appropriate, & less intimidating manner.

What is the underlying ethical dilemma? Power-hungry Disrespectful of individual & collective differences Lacks communication skills** Wants teachers to be uncomfortable** Playing favorites with her staff from her previous position
 * Nepotism/narcissism
 * Threats
 * Not supportive**

What values were demonstrated/employed in this situation? Winning Takes risks Challenge Determination** Organized
 * Competition
 * Achievement**
 * Rigid**

How would you push the leadership to a higher level of ethical behavior? More input from teacher**
 * Form relationships first

Follow chain of command which probably would lead to involving the school board Try enlisting a teacher to go approach her and have an honest discussion as to the collective concerns.**
 * Vote of "no confidence" by teacher organization