Breaking the Silence: Overcoming the Problem of Principal Mistreatment of TeachersCorwin Press, 15/08/2002 - 208 páginas Recognize destructive behavior and cultivate constructive support! The detrimental effect of abusive principal behavior not only deteriorates teacher morale and performance, but also erodes school effectiveness, student learning, and quality of life for everyone involved. Unfortunately, this type of mistreatment—with its devastating implications—has largely been ignored and treated as a taboo subject. In this groundbreaking book, Blase and Blase begin the critical dialogue about abuse by exposing the various manifestations of mistreatment, and offering practical solutions for its prevention and correction. The invaluable information presented is based on findings from the first-of-its-kind study conducted by the authors, in which they interviewed elementary, middle/junior high, and high school teachers from rural, suburban, and urban areas across the United States and Canada. The text masterfully provides the tools necessary to identify destructive behavior and raises awareness of this common phenomenon in order to break the cycle of abuse. It is the crucial first step toward preventing further mistreatment and fostering teacher development, student achievement, and school improvement. Key features include
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... Unwarranted Reprimands 81 Giving Unfair Evaluations 82 Mistreating Students 84 Forcing Teachers Out of Their Jobs (Reassigning. Unilaterally Transferring, Terminating) 86 Preventing Teachers From Leaving or Advancing 88 Sexual Harassment ...
... evaluation, coaching, and other tools to construct an institutional spirit designed to improve relationships and minimize the destructive impact they may bring to our organizations? Is this possible and can we sustain a positive ...
... evaluation procedures, and professional development opportunities as well as development of sound mediation and grievance processes for victims of mistreatment. Put differently, these chapters are more than an expose; they were written ...
... evaluation, and accountability (Murphy & Louis. 1994a). We are also aware that principals are confronted with unique challenges associated with the retention of quality teachers, inadequate facilities and instructional materials, and ...
... evaluations, and recognition and rewards (Blase, 1988a). Other micropolitical studies have examined principal behaviors including sanctions, harassment, lack of accessibility, and manipulation as well as teachers' response to such ...
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From | 21 |
The Undoing of Teachers | 113 |
Overcoming the Problem of Principal Mistreatment | 139 |
Research Method and Procedures | 165 |
References | 171 |
Index | 181 |
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