The educational literature of recent years speaks to teachers and principals differently. However, a need exists to connect the perspectives of teachers with the administrative structuring of the workplace. A sample of experienced teachers was selected for detailed interviews. The experiences of the teachers help us to better understand the conditions under which they engage in meaningful dialogue about their work.
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