Fundamental Attribution Error
Scenarios
Late Assignment Submission
Mr. Martin
You notice Mr. Martin, a veteran teacher, hasn't submitted his part of the collaborative lesson plan on time.
What might be the assumption?
What else could it be?
How can you avoid the misuse of the fundamental attribution error and build organizational trust?
Tech Woes
Mrs. Rios
During a virtual staff meeting, Ms. Rios continuously faces technical issues, causing interruptions.
What might be the assumption?
What else could it be?
How can you avoid the misuse of the fundamental attribution error and build organizational trust?
Begrudging Bookkeeper
Mrs. Berry
You need a staff spirit shirt made. You have emailed the design, the vendor and the price to Ms. Berry, the bookkeeper. The bookkeeper she hasn't emailed you back for almost two weeks. You ask her if she got the email, and she said, "yup...I'll get to it."
What might be the assumption?
What else could it be?
How can you avoid the misuse of the fundamental attribution error and build organizational trust?
Meeting Mystery
Ms. Rose
Mr. Thompson realizes that Ms. Rose has missed three consecutive staff meetings without sending prior notice or an explanation.
What might be the assumption?
What else could it be?
How can you avoid the misuse of the fundamental attribution error and build organizational trust?
Nope...Sorry.
Mr. Bennet
At the start of the school year, teachers are asked if they can help with after-school activities. Mr. Bennett, who used to be active in extracurriculars, declines without providing a reason.
What might be the assumption?
What else could it be?
How can you avoid the misuse of the fundamental attribution error and build organizational trust?
Classroom Chaos
Mrs. Patel
During a visit to Ms. Patel's classroom, several colleagues notice that her students appear more unruly than in other classes. Some teachers whisper about her lack of control.
What might be the assumption?
What else could it be?
How can you avoid the misuse of the fundamental attribution error and build organizational trust?
Bit of a Mess...
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson had to use a colleague's room for testing. When that colleague came back after the test, the room was a mess. Mrs. Johnson was gone.
What might be the assumption?
What else could it be?
How can you avoid the misuse of the fundamental attribution error and build organizational trust?