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Exploring Patterns of Interpersonal Relationships among Teachers

A Social Network Theory Perspective

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Interpersonal Relationships in Education

Part of the book series: Advances in Learning Environments Research ((ALER,volume 3))

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In the past decade, the rise of interest in interpersonal relationships in education is mirrored by an increased focus on the importance of relationships among educators. Recent studies suggest that relationships among teachers are important in building strong school communities (Penuel, Riel, Krause, & Frank, 2009), and that strong teacher networks can enhance teacher commitment and give teachers a sense of belonging and efficacy (Grodsky & Gamoran, 2003).

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Moolenaar, N.M., Daly, A.J., Sleegers, P.J.J. (2012). Exploring Patterns of Interpersonal Relationships among Teachers. In: Interpersonal Relationships in Education. Advances in Learning Environments Research, vol 3. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-939-8_6

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