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Fenton, Edwin; Wasserman, Elsa R. – 1985
A fairness committee consists of a group of about 15 people, usually students, teachers, and administrators, who are either volunteers or are elected. This committee tries to improve the overall school climate by improving the quality of relationships between students, teachers, and administrators. It offers a neutral place for individuals to…
Descriptors: Committees, Conflict Resolution, Grievance Procedures, Interpersonal Communication
Finley, Paris – 1988
This case study describes an experienced high school teacher's difficulties in an Alaskan town with severe tensions between Caucasian and Eskimo students and between community members and teachers. This "teaching case" helps preservice teachers understand the complex, ambiguous situations which arise in rural teaching. The limitations of…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Case Studies, Community Problems, Critical Thinking
