Implementing A Professional Learning Community: A descriptive study of one southern California elementary school. - Softcover

Bruce-Lewis, Kylie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639223497 ISBN 13: 9783639223491

Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2009

Synopsis

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of implementing a Professional Learning Community (PLC) and its impact on student achievement and teacher learning. This mixed methods study used evaluation methods and quantitative data derived from a survey. To determine the effectiveness of PLC research, the researcher analyzed pre- and post-test results given to 33 fourth grade students on language arts standards, as well as responses from a survey given to 23 teachers to analyze the effectiveness of a PLC. Findings from the study indicated that teachers involved in this study?s PLC overwhelmingly agreed that implementing a collaborative culture increases student performance. This study also showed that implementing an intervention and enrichment model as part of a PLC helped close the achievement gap on content standards. The study provided recommendations for school leaders and for further research.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 3639223497
• ISBN 13: 9783639223491
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64