Guidelines for Conflict Management in Language Centre Co-Teaching
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| Title: | Guidelines for Conflict Management in Language Centre Co-Teaching |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | David Stuart Oakley |
| Source: | English Australia Journal. 2019 35(2):3-17. |
| Availability: | English Australia Ltd. Level 3, 162 Goulburn Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia. Tel: 61-2-9264-4700; e-mail: easec@englishaustralia.com.au; Web site: https://www.englishaustralia.com.au/professional-development/journal |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Guidelines, Conflict Resolution, Second Language Learning, Team Teaching, Language Teachers, Universities, Information Dissemination, Second Language Instruction, Professionalism, Interpersonal Relationship |
| ISSN: | 1444-4496 2202-6169 |
| Abstract: | When teachers work together in a language centre setting there can sometimes be tension due to differences of opinion. These conflicts can highlight possible ways in which the language centre management could improve. However, there needs to be a level of professionalism that is sometimes missing when emotions are involved. This paper proposes a selection of guidelines backed by current literature that could be used to gather data from conflict by reducing tensions, moving the focus towards task improvement instead of personal conflict. The analysis in this paper examines a conflict in a university setting in which two teachers disagreed about how to gather and disseminate information to a shared class. The paper concludes that there should be guidelines that are researched, published and visibly presented, as there could be benefits to teachers, school image, and overall centre management. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1466803 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | When teachers work together in a language centre setting there can sometimes be tension due to differences of opinion. These conflicts can highlight possible ways in which the language centre management could improve. However, there needs to be a level of professionalism that is sometimes missing when emotions are involved. This paper proposes a selection of guidelines backed by current literature that could be used to gather data from conflict by reducing tensions, moving the focus towards task improvement instead of personal conflict. The analysis in this paper examines a conflict in a university setting in which two teachers disagreed about how to gather and disseminate information to a shared class. The paper concludes that there should be guidelines that are researched, published and visibly presented, as there could be benefits to teachers, school image, and overall centre management. |
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| ISSN: | 1444-4496 2202-6169 |
