Let's work or play game! The teachers' lounge in the light of transactional analysis theory
Let's work or play game! The teachers' lounge in the light of transactional analysis theory

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to analyse the school space of the teachers' lounge from the perspective of students in the context of transactional analysis. The research was based on the concept of time structuring in TA. The research method was a survey conducted using a questionnaire and mapping techniques. This allowed for the identification of places preferred by students for structuring time in particular forms. The research was conducted in three high schools in Częstochowa, where 781 completed questionnaires were collected for analysis. The results indicate that the teachers' lounge is perceived by students primarily as a space for formal work and transactional games, while it lacks elements of pastime, fun and intimacy, which influences the perception of this place as a confined, inaccessible zone. This may hinder the establishment of sincere, empathetic, open and accepting relationships between teachers and students. Analyses emphasise the need to consciously shape (physically and relationally) the space of the teachers' lounge as an open place for cooperation and dialogue, which would foster trust, positive relationships and reduce tensions in the school community. This may contribute to improving the school climate and increasing the effectiveness of educational processes.

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