Full Description
This book provides readers with the basic coping strategies of surviving within the political arena of their schools. If educators want to survive, they should read this book and find practical strategies from those who have collectively worked within the school setting for over 75 years—voices of experience to share helpful coping skills. When educators are bogged down with gossip, ostracism, and upsetting events, they will not be able to work effectively with their students and coworkers. These dynamics are illustrated throughout the book through the use of fictitious educators who portray staff dealing with situations to which readers can relate. In each chapter, readers will find an action plan designed to provide tools that educators should utilize in surviving internal politics.
Contents
Introduction
1. Managing School Politics and Maintaining Personal Integrity
2.It's Those Little Things That Build Up in Schools
3.Surviving the Teachers Lounge
4.Dealing with Faculty Meetings
5.Coping with Professional Jealousy
6.Avoiding Stagnation: Dealing with the Pressure to
Stay With the Group and Not Excel
7. Working Effectively and Professionally with the Building Administrator
8.Maintaining Professional Behavior with Parents
9.Communicating in a Political Minefield
10.Dealing with the Dynamics Created by Emotionally Unhealthy Staff Members
11.Advocacy for Children versus Job Security
12.Ways to Open Avenues to Acceptance
13.Dealing with Ostracism: Yours and Your Colleagues
14.The Politics of Technology
15.Teaching in a Time of Turmoi
16.Making That Final Decision: Can I Stay, or Do I Need to Move On?
Conclusion
