Torbizka A. Whole group – from intrigue to agreement
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The article describes processes that take place in the teachers’ collective – from their onset to the reached agreements. Because the educational environment brings people in groups, there are processes that need to be understood like group dynamics, human emotions and behavior. Education implies interaction between teachers, children, parents and co-workers. Proper goal setting and arrangement of working time allows the teacher to become a better partner in the collective work. The want for professional and personal development makes teachers to update their knowledge, develop on their strengths and work on their weaknesses. Teachers also develop their professional confidence, which raises their resistance to stress in the profession. It is shown that the ability to solve problems and eliminate conflicts in their work, significantly strengthens the authority of the teacher.