Conflict between two preschool teachers?

Question

There's these two teachers who shared the same classroom, one in the morning, and the other in the afternoon. They have different ideas in setting up the classroom which causes tension for both of them. It has been going on for over a year, and the principal just keeps on ignoring it cuz she thought the teachers is able to handle the problem themselves. But in the end both teachers are stressed and tell everyone including the parents bad things about one another. How to handle this problem?

Answer 1

uhm, im studying about managing conflict for my exam 2moro =)

ways to manage conflict:

1. Avoidance: uhm NOP!

2. Accommodation: either one of the teachers back down and allows the other teacher to get what they want.

3. Authoritative: get the principle involved!

4. Collaboration: both teachers work together n set the classroom in a way that both teachers lk it and dont have to change it everyday.

5. Compromise: both sides give what they want to the other party.

Answer 2

better is you saying in Indonesia aja deh....kesannya kayak orang yes...pakai bhs Inggris segala.....that is a disadvantages of  your teachers because they didn't followed the procedures of teaching learning system....you know...........??????????

Answer 3

For starters, the Child Care profession needs mature, capable and responsible adults working towards one goal - quality programming for all children.

These two "teachers" need to get a grip and grow up.  If I were their supervisor they'd both be written up and on notice.  In no way is it acceptable to pull parents into centre politics.  I would suggest that they step back and look at what it is saying about them, the program and what it is doing to the confidence of the parents.  If I were a parent and was pulled in, I would question the quality of the program for sure.  Their Supervisor needs to step up and get involved.  If they can't work together than perhaps they shouldn't be working at all.

I am a 15yr professional in the field working hard to keep Child Care in the spot light.  Stories like these are just infuriating to those of us that do care.

Answer 4

tell this story with more detail and problem fixed

Answer 5

Childish. They should resolve the issue by having a discussion with a 3rd party. Otherwise, lay back & enjoy the show : )

Answer 6

I am a preschool teacher who also shares a classroom.

These two teachers are clearly mismatched.

Appalling that they are being so pathetic and backstabbing one another to parents. Teachers are supposed to model appropriate behaviour, not act like 5 year olds they teach.

Parents or yourself need to ring the education department if the principal is too weak to take action.

Very sad.

Answer 7

Hello!

Conflict resolution is a power skill to develop at any age. There may be reasons for their tension that can serve them well in team building. When I worked in childcare I had two staff  members with very dissimilar philosophies also. One was strictly into academia for her preschoolers. While the other held her ground on the "play is work" model of classroom facilitation. Seeing what they couldn't (their strengths) we devised a plan for alternating between their gifts for the best outcomes for the children. The students learned to sew a patch work quilt together and even using a real sewing machine thanks to Grandma Barb. They learned math and reading concepts and also created beautiful artwork, engaged in imaginative play and so much more. Not to mention the conflict resolution skills they developed.

The key was in these two being supported in valuing their differences and then in being free to test their theories: at different times of course. While they never became best friends they did discover that both their hearts were centered on our children, and that they really could collaborate around that goal. Your teachers can too, even if their administrator hasn't developed the skill of helping them get there.

P.S. I'd sure enjoy reading how things turn out for them. Haven't noticed anyone sharing their outcomes on this forum. :)