How do team(s) work in a Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Karachi?

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Statement of the Problem

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This qualitative study aims to investigate and understand teamwork within a Pakistani government girls' school. It explores how teams function, their consequences, and the role of the management team in influencing other school teams.

• Teamwork dynamics in a government school setting.
• The impact of teamwork on school culture and effectiveness.
• The role of the management team in fostering collaboration.
• Teachers' and students' perceptions of teamwork.
• Consequences of effective teamwork within the school.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The Abstract provides an overview of the study's methodology, findings (teamwork leads to collectivism, caring relationships, and distributed leadership), and implications for school leaders and teachers. The Introduction contrasts the often-cited individualistic approach in Pakistani government schools with the researcher's experiences observing collaborative environments, highlighting a need for further investigation. The Literature Review explores existing research on teamwork and its positive effects on schools, emphasizing the potential for improved decision-making, learning, and information sharing. The Statement of the Problem further emphasizes the contrast between the common perception of a lack of teamwork in government schools and the researcher's observations of successful teamwork in some schools, motivating the study.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Teamwork, Government schools, Pakistan, Qualitative research, School management, Collaboration, Distributed leadership, Educational reform, Teacher involvement, School effectiveness.