Authors: Howard Youngs

DOI: 10.62670/2308-7668.2025.51.1.003

Source: Issue: vol. 51 No. 1: 7 April 2025

Publisher: PE "Center of Excellence"

Document type: Review article

Abstract

Teamwork requires intentional effort on a daily basis. It may flourish when school leaders, team leaders and teachers intentionally position themselves as learners so team learning may occur. One approach to enhancing teamwork in teacher teams is through collaborative inquiry, provided the three strands of teamwork mutually support each other through day-to-day practice. These strands are learning, dialogue and trust.

Key words: teamwork, collaborative inquiry, team learning, student learning, dialogue, trust

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