ABSTRACT
With in-service groups of teachers, managers, nurses, etc. who are meeting in a learning group in the context of continuing work and professional practice, the opportunity to express what’s ‘on top’ may be an excellent way of linking the course with their work. If group members know they will have the opportunity to share experiences and feelings in this way, they are more likely to notice things at work and store them up for the start of the next group meeting. Students get lot of help and encouragement from teachers’ self disclosure. Probably the two most helpful things that teachers can do as self disclosure are to express their feelings and admit to their limitations. A formal conclusion can also serve important social functions to do with bringing the formal working relationship to an end. This is an opportunity for the group to break up in a positive atmosphere with any loose ends tied up and to express good fellowship.
