ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts of the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. Most studies of teachers' narratives are qualitative in nature. There are several ways to balance the qualitative studies with quantitative data in order to examine the general applicability of findings and insights. One of the ways is elaborated in the chapter, which deals with a study that was carried out by a single interviewer who used a narrative analysis of teachers' anecdotes to build up a picture of the teachers' world, as portrayed through the teachers' own voices. The study was based on interviews with 123 British primary teachers, working in eleven different schools. To supplement the interview data, several narratives recorded among teachers' groups were considered. Teachers' narratives reflect their experiences. Positive stories shared between teachers provide direction. Negative stories may be a social lubricant, reducing friction in schools.
