MUTUAL LEARNING AMONG TEACHERS IN THE SCHOOL SPACE
MUTUAL LEARNING AMONG TEACHERS IN THE SCHOOL SPACE

Author(s): Małgorzata Kamińska
Subject(s): Pedagogy
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: teacher; mutual learning; school; cooperation
Summary/Abstract: Based on conclusions of US researchers, Christopher Day points out that the school “supporting development” (or the “living school”) is a place where conditions are created for gaining knowledge for practice (teachers sharing academic knowledge), practical knowledge (learning and sharing knowledge by experts), knowledge of practice (analysis of one’s own knowledge of other teachers’ practice and competences) and knowledge of oneself (critical reflection of teachers regarding one’s own motivation, commitment, emotions and identity). Mutual learning among teachers in the school space refers primarily to acquiring knowledge about practice and self-knowledge. This chapter presents selected results of the author’s research on opinions amng teachers and principals about mutual learning in school practice. Respondents’ attitudes are examined on team learning in the understanding of the mutual transfer of knowledge, skills and professional and personal experiences, through active and conscious participation in a team of people cooperating on the basis of partnership and open communication.

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