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  Case: A Case of Non-Sharing
Kathy was hired as a new language arts teacher in her school, only having ever taught social studies. The woman who previously taught her possession was given a new title as the gifted teacher for the school and therefore, no longer teaches the subject. Kathy has been struggling because she is not familiar with the lessons and the previous teacher won't share any of her unit plans, instructional strategies, or previous lessons and resources. How would you handle this situation if you were Kathy? Is this something you bring up to administration or try to solve on your own? What have you done when a colleague refuses to share his/her resources with you?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Kathy will have to solve this problem on her own. If she goes to the principal, the teacher she is tattling on will be bitter and not much help after that, even if the principal tells her to "play nice." Kathy should seek out a different teacher for guidance and hopefully some plans, and she should be willing to share what she comes up with as well. Fortunately, when it comes to plans, as a last-ditch effort, there is always the internet, where teachers can find plans for everything. They may not be perfect, but they are a starting point.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a good solution however there needs to be a way for Kathy to feel respected from her principal and not feel like she can't to the principal because that doesn't do anyone any good in the end.
Rated On: October 15, 2015 6:42 pm
Rated By: punybu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great solution. The problem was addressed and a few solutions were offered.
Rated On: February 22, 2019 8:25 pm
Rated By: Haley Kennedy