Problem Analysis

, by Achilles, Charles M.; Reynolds, John S.; Achilles, Susan H.

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ISBN: 9781883001360 | 1883001366
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 5/1/1997

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This book explores the relationship between problem analysis, leadership, decision making, and change. It contains many problem scenarios, case studies, and vignettes.

1 PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY?

(24)

Problem Analysis in Education

(2)

Leadership and Management in Problem Analysis

(3)

Problem: A Working Definition

(3)

The Dilemma as a Problem Indicator

(2)

The Problem Situation

(1)

Why Try to Find Problems?

(2)

Mindful, Metacognitive, and Perhaps Even Intuitive

(5)

Answers May Reveal Their Own Problems

(1)

The Challenge of Good Problem Analysis: School Restructuring as an Example

(3)

Incomplete Problem Finding?

(1)

Conclusion

(2)

Some Exercises To Integrate Raised Concepts

(2)

2 THE PROBLEM OF THE PROBLEM

(32)

Guiding Questions and Integrating Activity

(1)

Problem Finding and the Enhancement of Creativity

(6)

The Problem/Solution Nexus

(3)

Integrating Activities

(5)

Considering Getzels' Ideas of Problem

(1)

Proceeding Along the Problem-Finding Path

(1)

Symptoms Versus Problems

(1)

"Schoolish"-Type and Work-Type Problems

(1)

Frame, Reframe, and Refine the Issues

(3)

The Role of Communication in Problem Finding

(1)

Problem Finding is Creative: Have Some Fun, Too!

(6)

Start the Problem-Finding Process: Integrating Activities

(2)

3 THE PROBLEM OF THE SOLUTION

(42)

Seek the Problem of the Solution

(2)

Categorizing Problems

(4)

The Problem Statement

(2)

Four Guideline Questions to Help Structure Problems

(1)

Clarifying Responses to Initial Problem Analyses

(1)

The Identified Problem IS the Problem

(4)

Identification of Likely Causes

(3)

Searching for Relevant Information

(1)

Validity and Reliability in Problem-Analysis Steps

(2)

Structured and Unstructured Problems

(2)

Some Models for Problem Solving

(9)

Conceptual Flexibility and Complementary Associations

(2)

Conclusion

(6)

Case Study: How Far Does the School Go?

(2)

Case Study: Student Discipline

(1)

Case Study: Oversight or Negligence?

(2)

Concluding Thoughts

(1)

4 PROBLEM SHARING, LEADERSHIP IN DECISIONS, AND CHANGE

(36)

Problem Sharing

100

(5)

Leadership in Decisions

105

(1)

Internships and Practice as Problem-Analysis Sharing

106

(9)

Rogue and Runaway (R+R) Problems

115

(15)

Implementing Decisions for Change

130

(5)

5 CASES

135

(12)

Instructions for the Cases

136

(1)

Reflective Thinking

137

(1)

Cases for Practice in Problem Analysis

137

(8)

Case 1: Fighting

138

(2)

Case 2: Safety and Special-Needs Students

140

(2)

Case 3: Mentor or Martinet?

142

(1)

Case 4: Sensitivity and Common Sense

143

(1)

Case 5: Intimidation or Legal Action?

144

(1)

Wrapping Up

145

(2)

APPENDIX A: REFLECTIVENESS IN THE PROFESSIONS

147

(4)

Reflective Practice

147

(2)

Expanded Knowledge

149

(2)

APPENDIX B: AN EXAMPLE EMPLOYING THE PROBLEM ANALYSIS MODEL IN FIGURE 3.3

151

(4)

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

155

(4)

REFERENCES

159

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