1st Edition

Teaching in the Wobble A Choose-Your-Own-Outcome Guide for Developing Professional Judgment in Moments of Uncertainty

By Timothy A. Jansky Copyright 2027
228 Pages
by Eye On Education

A lot of new teacher training is focused on instructional strategies and classroom management, but novice teachers often report that their most stressful experiences involve communicating with parents and colleagues, interpreting administrative expectations, and navigating professional learning communities. Teaching in the Wobble uses an innovative scenario-based, decision-tree format to help... Read more

1. What does it mean to teach in the Wobble?  2. Interpreting the Unspoken: Understanding Organizational Expectations  3. When Parents Push Back: Navigating Communication and Conflict  4. Finding Your Voice in the Rooms That Shape You  5. When Authority Observes You: Interpreting Feedback Under Pressure  6. Balancing Mandates and Beliefs: Navigating Curricular Constraints  7. Managing Workload and Role Confusion: Setting Boundaries and Asking for Help  8. When Colleagues Conflict  9. When the System Isn’t Enough  10. Bringing the Wobble Framework to Life

Biography

Dr. Timothy A. Jansky is Associate Professor at Eastern Kentucky University in the United States. His research focuses on teacher identity, professional judgment, Dialogical Self Theory, and reflective approaches to educator development. He is the creator of Wobble-a-Day, a simulation-based platform that helps educators develop professional judgment through low-stakes practice with authentic teaching dilemmas.