Name: Andrew Vincent E.

Abucay

Course: MAED-EM223

Objective: developing the skill in documenting a problem situation case in an organization / institution
corollary to learning how to use leadership knowledge, skills, values in actual work situation.

Problem Situation Title:

Identify specific
problem situation As a young teacher in a private school, I'm facing a unique challenge related to
in your work socializing with older colleagues and navigating traditional standards. The
setting which you school has a longstanding culture and established norms that may not align with
are directly my generation's preferences and communication styles.
affected and I find myself in situations where connecting with older teachers becomes a bit
involved.; and challenging due to differing approaches to socializing and workplace dynamics.
describe in a Traditional norms and formalities sometimes create a barrier, making it harder
narrative form such to build meaningful connections.
problem situation; Moreover, there's a noticeable generation gap, particularly in the way we
approach technology and communication. While I'm more inclined towards
digital methods, some older colleagues prefer traditional means, leading to
occasional miscommunications.
This challenge is personal because it affects my sense of belonging within the
school community. I'm actively working to find a balance, respecting traditional
standards while introducing newer elements to foster better understanding and
collaboration among colleagues.

Provide initial The young teacher's struggle to socialize with older colleagues and fit into
analysis of that traditional standards can be attributed to:
problem situation 1. Generational Gap: Differences in communication styles and work
by identifying the approaches due to the generation gap between the young teacher and
causal factors by older colleagues.
describing them 2. Cultural Norms: Established school culture and traditions, including
briefly; formalities and traditional standards, affecting social interactions.
3. Communication Styles: Varied preferences in communication methods,
with the younger teacher favoring digital means, leading to potential
misunderstandings.
4. Sense of Belonging: The challenge influences the teacher's sense of
belonging within the school community, impacting job satisfaction.
Addressing these factors may involve targeted efforts to bridge communication
gaps, foster understanding, and integrate the younger teacher into the existing
school culture.

Share what courses

of action you have To address the challenges of socializing with older colleagues and fitting into
done or still traditional standards, I've taken the following steps:
planning to do to
address the causal 1. Seeking Mentorship: Actively seeking mentorship from experienced
factors that colleagues to navigate the school's cultural variation.
 triggered the 2. Open Communication: Advocating for open communication channels
occurrence of that where everyone can express their communication preferences.
problem situation 3. Suggesting Social Events: Proposing and participating in social events
and team-building activities to foster informal interactions.
4. Providing Feedback: Contributing to the establishment of a feedback
mechanism for teachers to address concerns and suggestions
anonymously.
These actions aim to bridge the generation gap, promote understanding, and
create a more inclusive and collaborative teaching environment.
Are there some Early signs are promising. Communication has improved, mentorship
results you can relationships are positive, and team dynamics are more inclusive. Social events
share or what you have fostered camaraderie, and the feedback mechanism is providing valuable
have anticipated to insights. While it's a work in progress, I'm optimistic about the long-term impact
be the results of on collaboration and job satisfaction.
your planned
courses of actions.

Date: Feb. 11, 2024

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