Professional Learning Communities: Perception of Impact on Learning

<p>This research focused on Professional Learning Communities (PLC): Perception of Impact on Learning. The overarching question for the research is: How do principals and teachers in Title I schools perceive the learning benefits in a Professional Learning Community?</p> <p>(a) What do teachers perceive as benefits of participating in a Professional Learning Community? (b) What do teachers perceive as an influence(s) on student learning in a PLC community? (c) What do teachers perceive to be the limitations of a PLC community? This qualitative research study analyzed data from current principals and teachers in proficient Title 1 schools as outlined by the governing state education department.</p> <p>The results of this study may have the potential to highlight a framework for teachers and principals to improve student learning, thus, providing improved instruction. Quality instruction can lead to improved student learning, and student learning is vital for success (Weimer, 2010). When student outcomes are improved, more students graduate and have a greater opportunity to become productive members of their communities.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Doctoral's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Grantor dc:publisher

Eastern Kentucky University

Year dc:date.available

2022

Author dc:creator

• Hayden, Esther Denise

• professional learning communities
• Title I schools
• Teacher Education and Professional Development

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2022 Esther Denise Hayden

Repository record dc:identifier

https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/727

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:encompass.eku.edu:etd-1725