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Topic
Rashmi is assigned to teach Environmental Science in a Government High School in an industrial town. This is her first job. Rashmi believes in helping students to understand the syllabus of Science but also making them learn how these issues of Science are connected to Science in their society and community.
While teaching the topic related to human effects on climate change, Rashmi reached a point of discussing the impacts of industrialization on the Environment and Climate change stressing negative pointers. It wasn’t directly mentioned in the syllabus. Many of the students belonged to the families of workers in the industries and factories of that town. Rashmi felt some unease from the side of the students while discussing the topic. This was confirmed when many of the parents complained about her to the Principal for disrespecting the industries which get bread and butter for them. The Principal calls for an explanation from Rashmi.
(a) What is the issue being addressed in the case?
(b) What should be highlighted in the explanation by Rashmi?
(c) If you were the Principal what would be your action? Justify.
While teaching the topic related to human effects on climate change, Rashmi reached a point of discussing the impacts of industrialization on the Environment and Climate change stressing negative pointers. It wasn’t directly mentioned in the syllabus. Many of the students belonged to the families of workers in the industries and factories of that town. Rashmi felt some unease from the side of the students while discussing the topic. This was confirmed when many of the parents complained about her to the Principal for disrespecting the industries which get bread and butter for them. The Principal calls for an explanation from Rashmi.
(a) What is the issue being addressed in the case?
(b) What should be highlighted in the explanation by Rashmi?
(c) If you were the Principal what would be your action? Justify.
Introduction
There can be many ways to start a case study. You may begin with a general statement that the case study highlights and then you may list down some of the stakeholders. Make sure the introduction should not be the same as the answer to part (a). For example:
The case explores the tensions a teacher, in her first job, faces in teaching a topic of impacts of industrialization on the Environment and Climate change to students belonging to the community who work in the industries of that town.
Body
(a) This part allows you to list down issues that may be between the lines. You may consider writing the following points:
This case directly highlights the consequences that can be faced while dealing with an issue sensitive to the communities.
Or
How should the values of the local community guide one’s actions and decisions? And you may then briefly explain some key pointers from the case study which support your answer.
This case directly highlights the consequences that can be faced while dealing with an issue sensitive to the communities.
Or
How should the values of the local community guide one’s actions and decisions? And you may then briefly explain some key pointers from the case study which support your answer.
(b) While answering this part, use point format. You may ponder on some of the following points:
1. The role of a true teacher.
2. Duty without bias.
3. The teacher’s challenges with modern problems. Why are efforts to impart the reality of climate change important whether or not it is in the syllabus?
(Add your points.)
1. The role of a true teacher.
2. Duty without bias.
3. The teacher’s challenges with modern problems. Why are efforts to impart the reality of climate change important whether or not it is in the syllabus?
(Add your points.)
(c) As a Principal, you are not only in charge of the school but also a leader for teachers and a guardian at school for students. It is a test of your (Principal’s) leadership qualities. Some of the following statements can help you in deciding your questions.
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This is her first job.
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How important is this fact for the Principal? |
| Many of the students belonged to the families of workers in the industries and factories of that town. | Should teaching be affected by this aspect? |
| Rashmi reached a point of discussing the impacts of industrialization on the Environment and Climate change stressing negative pointers. It wasn’t directly mentioned in the syllabus. | Is she right in taking up this topic? Should the Principal talk to her about dealing with sensitive topics? |
| It was confirmed when many of the parents complained about her to the Principal for disrespecting the industries which get bread and butter for them. |
How should this fact affect the action of the Principal? |
The above questions will act as a blueprint for your answer. Think about the course of action considering all dimensions and stakeholders.
Conclusion
You may conclude by stating a line on teaching ethics and the Principal’s role as a leader.
15-Jun 2023
