Teachers Working Together for School Success

This clear and concise handbook is a tool that can help teachers improve their personal and professional relationships. Grounded in research from psychology, organizational management, human resources, and education, the book covers such critical topics as collegiality and peer interactions, personality and communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, leadership and leadership styles, working with supervisors, and the teacher's contribution to school improvement and classroom pedagogy. The author offers activities, questions, tools, and suggestions in each chapter to guide the reader through application of the material, and also provides a self-test and Teacher Assessment Profile that can be used both at home and at work. This book will be of interest to every educator, school administrator, and teacher leader charged with improving teacher morale and job satisfaction. It will also be an essential tool for every teacher who wants to combine classroom expertise with improved interpersonal skills for the benefit of both individual and professional learning.