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Showing 1 to 20 of 36 for “"Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)"”.
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A comparative case study of 21st century focused professional development (PD) embedded within biology professional learning communities (PLCs) among 3 high schools in a single school district
As the implementation of professional learning communities (PLCs) becomes more common across our school, it is important to understand how they fit with the development and personal growth of our teachers. Teachers, especially teachers of science, are expected to stay abreast of best practices in …
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Implementing transformational, professional learning communities in an urban elementary school: An autoethnographic case study
… and development over a four-year period of professional learning communities (PLCs) at an urban elementary school in New Jersey. I sought to uncover the relationship between the principal's leadership behaviors, vision, and systemic planning and the development of transformational …
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Shifting Professional Culture in Catholic Schools: A Case Study
… research study explores the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) at three Catholic schools in a large Midwestern Archdiocese and the impact on the schools' professional cultures. The three-article dissertation structure is used to reflect separately on the stages of …
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Shifting Professional Culture in Catholic Schools: A Case Study
… research study explores the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) at three Catholic schools in a large Midwestern Archdiocese and the impact on the schools' professional cultures. The three-article dissertation structure is used to reflect separately on the stages of …
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Shifting Professional Culture in Catholic Schools: A Case Study
… research study explores the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) at three Catholic schools in a large Midwestern Archdiocese and the impact on the schools' professional cultures. The three-article dissertation structure is used to reflect separately on the stages of …
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Study of the Relationship Between an Increase in Instructional Time and Advanced Placement Results
… a proposed solution, teachers may benefit from professional learning communities (PLCs) which could help them better develop their practice as teachers under the new time model.|Keywords: Advanced Placement (AP), instructional time, high ability student, professional learning communities (PLCs)
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Characteristics of Collaboration in Professional Learning Communities: A Program Evaluation Informing Change Leadership and Policy Implications
… with teachers’ collective commitment to student learning, is necessary for all students to achieve high levels. The professional learning communities’ (PLCs') framework is examined and researched around the characteristics of collaboration using three critical attributes; learning, collaboration, …
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The Relationship Between Teacher Perceptions Of Professional Learning Communities And Student Achievement
… a broader yet more specific approach to teacher professional development in order to enhance student learning. </p> <p>Districts, schools, and individual teachers have long valued professional development and professional learning. These educational professional learning opportunities …
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Professionalizing practice: how PLC development enhances teaching and learning
Professional learning communities (PLCs) are groups of professionals who work collaboratively to meet expressly stated goals. The groups analyze data and make decisions based upon that analysis. All parties closely monitor student achievement. A true PLC is focused on a specific, measurable, …
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Examination of the Influence of Instructional Coaching on Teacher and Principal Behavior, Attitudes, and the Resultant Learning Environment
… has set ambitious goals for student learning. Additionally, educational reform demands transformations in classroom practices for teachers to become agents of change. As such, teacher professionalism is at a threshold; moral purpose and change agentry are implicit in good teaching and …
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Private School K-12 Educator Perceptions Of Professional Learning Communities Based On Years of Experience
… methods research analyzes the effectiveness of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) as viewed through the lens of Central California private school teachers based on years of experience. The necessity for the research derived from the utilization of PLCs as an effective training methodology …
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Professional Learning Communities: The Impact on Teacher Practice
The purpose of this research was to explore professional learning communities (PLCs) and their impact on teacher practice. The focus of this single case study was on reviewing the process of the implementation of a PLC (DuFour, DuFour, Eaker, and Many, 2010) within MidAtlantic Elementary School, a …
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A qualitative instrumental case study investigating the interrelatedness of adult learning theory, targeted professional development, and the creation of professional learning communities during the implementation of an elementary school improvement model
… programs. Research has shown effective professional development that is targeted to student, teacher, and school needs is essential to implementing new programs. The purpose of this study was to illustrate the interconnectedness of adult learning theory, targeted professional …
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Culture of collaboration: professional learning communities and collaborative coaching
… does cognitive coaching have on the work of a professional learning community? Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in my district can be unfocused and unproductive. This may be due to the lack of collaboration and a culture of isolation among staff within the district. Self-reflection in …
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Cogent leadership: transitioning to professional learning communities
… to explore the relationship between traditional professional development and the implementation of professional learning communities (PLCs) in one suburban middle school in New Jersey. A mixed-methods approach was used to gather data. Quantitative and qualitative results were gathered from …
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The Impact of Professional Learning Collaboration on Teacher and Team Development
… teacher perceptions on the contributions of professional learning communities (PLCs) to teacher development and team development. Research and data assert that PLCs are a vehicle through which to affect school improvement, building student achievement. Attributes and characteristics of PLCs …
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Raveling the Threads of Understanding: Reframing Mathematics Anxiety through Collaborative Professional Learning
This study investigates how collaborative professional learning communities (PLCs) can support teachers in evolving their understanding of mathematics anxiety. Conducted in a school serving a diverse student population, the research engaged a cohort of teachers in five PLC sessions, complemented by …
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A Qualitative Study on Sustainable Professional Learning Communities in Catholic Elementary Schools
This qualitative study examined the elements of professional learning communities within Catholic elementary schools. The purpose of this study was to investigate best practices of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) as reported by elementary principals in a random sample of Catholic …
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Professional Learning Communities Effectiveness on Teacher Learning as Perceived by Title I Elementary Teachers: A Case Study
<p>Professional learning communities (PLCs) have undergone decades of research as an improvement strategy for schools. PLCs are known to foster a collaborative culture among educators through shared learning. Teachers can improve their effectiveness by strengthening their pedagogical practices, …
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Professional Learning Community Implementation: A Comparison Of General Educators' And Specialists' Perceptions
… feel empowered by efforts to implement professional learning communities (PLCs)? The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine differences in teachers' perceptions of PLC implementation in the Minot Public School District. The study addressed teachers' overall perceptions of PLC …
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