Explain how you would resolve conflict if you were a faculty member who fundamentally disagreed with
the direction your college or department wanted to take in developing curriculum for a course.
Resolving such a conflict would involve a delicate balance between expressing my concerns
constructively, proposing alternative ideas with solid reasoning, and engaging in open dialogue with the
college or department to find common ground. I’d aim to understand their perspective while articulating
the potential drawbacks or alternatives, emphasizing the value of a comprehensive discussion to arrive
at the best possible solution. If necessary, I’d also seek support from colleagues who share similar
concerns to strengthen the case for consideration.
In the article “Want to Revamp Your Curriculum? Here’s How to Avoid a Quagmire” (Patel, 2018), it also
gave ways on how to work together as a team and get feedback from students as well. Many of the
faculty members went out and communicated with students and engaged with them on their thoughts
of change in the curriculum. They didn’t just send email but had in-person interactions. This article
showed how communicating and receiving firsthand feedback from the ones that will truly be affected
by the new curriculum created a strong argument to present to the college or department.
Patel, V. (2018, March 9). Want to Revamp Your Curriculum? Here’s How to Avoid a Quagmire.
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