Classroom Dilemmas: Solutions for Everyday Problems

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Classroom Dilemmas: Solutions for Everyday Problems presents thirty-six situations taken from real-life, in which teachers and/or administrators have had to make difficult decisions, often relating to school policy, dealing with what is believed best for the student(s), teachers, and others in the particular educational situation. The pros and cons of each decision is discussed, and finally the actual resolution of the real life dilemma is givenwhether it turned out to be the best resolution or not. All of the dilemmas presented are common to anyone in the educational field, and all are designed to assist in determining questions to be asked and paths to be followed in arriving at the best resolution to common but difficult problems. Some additional key features of this book include: Presents educational dilemmas from real life Sets forth the problem The dilemma is presented: which decision is best Pros and cons of each possible decision is presented Actual real-life resolution is revealed Asks educators what their decisions would have been

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Classroom Dilemmas provides teachers and administrators with an opportunity to explore every day educational situations with colleagues before they occur within their school district. Engaging in conversations before an incident takes place within a school provides the gift of time for deliberation prior to being forced to make a decision on a difficult issue. Teachers and administrators are faced daily with problems to solve and rarely have time to discuss these issues with colleagues. -- Dr. Jody Isernhagen, associate professor, Educational Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The scenarios presented in Classroom Dilemmas lend themselves to in-depth discussions which will benefit professors who are developing the next generation of teachers and educational leaders. Mr. Kimbroughs book reminds us that when working with humans, a human element must be maintained in making the best decision for all. This is a thought provoking book revealing aspects of education often overlooked within a course of study. -- Kyle McGowan, Superintendent of Schools, Crete, Nebraska
Whether in public or parochial schools educators are routinely confronted with difficult decisions to be made about common problems. Frequently these situations cause dilemmaswhat is best for the student Is there a school policy governing this situation This book will help you decide the best way to deal with such dilemmas. -- Wilbur Tewes, Educational Consultant, Lutheran Schools of Nebraska

Author Bio

Richard B. Kimbrough, an educator for fifty-seven years in classrooms from middle school through graduate studies, has taught in schools from California to Illinois to Central Asia. For thirty-five years he has spoken annually to from fifty to seventy-five educational groups relating to common classroom problems and their solutions.