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Some teachers have an ax to grind. Well, in one example, a certain teacher is desired less because the schools don't like his accent, preferring North American teachers. In that case, he would practice passive aggression against a North American co-teacher - even though it's the native people doing the discriminating. Anyway, what ways should this situation be dealt with? Should this person be ignored - and to what degree?

Only way to fight discrimination in such case would be to get the higher authority involved. And this way you can get your priorities sorted. When you are working in a difficult environment, it'd be safe to say that you have to pick your battles wisely. Avoid arguments of any kind if possible. That should give you sense of direction in that case. Discrimination and racist taunts is something you have to let higher authorities know about. That's the only way to handle the case in that case.

I wouldn't say he should be ignored, but he should be confronted. I would talk to the man and the staff about the manner and get matters settled. If students see this then they may start to think such behavior acceptable. Everyone should keep things on a professional level.

There is a time to remain silent, there is also a time to speak. So necessary, it is wise to speak when the mistreatment goes overboard. Talk to them first what's their problem. If they will apologize or promised to stop the mistreatment, accept it. But if not, you can call on the higher authority to intervene.

Personal grudges can occur in every field. Be it teaching or any other profeasion unhealthy relationship between the employees is not uncommon. There can be many reasons for these grudges. Competition,envy, hatred and dislike lead to endless grudges.

The situation further worsens if racial discrimination prevails. This creates an unhealthy work atmosphere and pollutes the minds of the students as well. The teachers get distracted from their teaching and students lack the needed concentration. This causes an all over decline in the performance level.

Ignorance is the best way to deal with this. But if the situation continues to worsen then it is wise to take help from the senior authorities.

Personal grudges are pretty common in most working environments. Yes, the workplace environment may not be the best so it depends on the managing personnel like the headmaster to talk things through. We may not be able to control how other people think but the least we can do is to remind these teachers to be the professional so that the education of the students will not be jeopardized.In fact, I have seen such situations become some form of quiet war to produce the better students. Sometimes, this can be good for the students but teachers should not push them so hard.

I think the best way is to talk it out and resolve the issue at the earlier stage itself using a third person or someone in a higher power. The problem can be resolved by coming to a conclusion on mutual understanding and helping each other. This will also be an example for the children and inspire them to follow the same way.

Haristar wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 10, 2017 6:34 pm

I think the best way is to talk it out and resolve the issue at the earlier stage itself using a third person or someone in a higher power. The problem can be resolved by coming to a conclusion on mutual understanding and helping each other. This will also be an example for the children and inspire them to follow the same way.

This is a reasonable action to do. However, not all grudges can be settled that way. I have seen such grudges become sort of a cold war. It is best to just keep being professional and focus on our job.