Supplementary Course Materials III

Cases on Human Behavior with Template

on Written Analysis of Cases

Written Analysis of Cases (WAC)

Title: ACADEMIC FREEDOM, THE FACULTY MEMBERS AND THE ADMINISTRATION

I. Point of View: Chairman of the Department of English II

II. Statement of the Problem:

Difficulties on how to give a good balance to Mr. Dimanlig's teaching strategy
who alleged incompetence and abuse of academic freedom versus some faculty
members of his department, parents of his students, and the students.

III.Objectives:

1. To be just to the subordinates

2. Must follow the provision in the school code on academic
3. To have powerful thoughts during the meeting

IV. Areas of Consideration:

1. The different points of view

2. The provision in the school code on academic
3. Well-balanced treatment and judgment

V. Alternative Courses of Action:

1. Talk to Mr. Dimanlig

Advantages:
1. To clear his side
2. To talk more about his teaching strategy
Disadvantages:
1. Will offend him
2. Possibly have a hard discussion
2. Talk to some students of Mr. Dimanlig
Advantages:
1. To know the real situation in the class of Mr. Dimanlig
 2. To observe the influence of Mr. Dimanlig on his student
Disadvantages:
1. They will protect Mr. Dimanlig
2. Cause trauma to the students
3. Conduct a meeting and hearing with Mr. Dimanlig, some of the faculty of his
department, parents of his students, and students.
Advantages:
1. To hear the different sides of both parties
2. To explain well the provision in the school code of academic freedom.
Disadvantages:
1. Can create a long argument
2. Can cause discrimination

VI. Decision: (select which of the alternatives is best)

Alternative Course of Action No. 3:

Conduct a meeting and hearing with Mr. Dimanlig, some of the faculty of his
department, parents of his students, and students.

VII. Plan of Action on the Decision:

1. Conduct a meeting
2. Discuss the issue
3. Discuss and review the provision in the school code of academic
freedom.