Beschreibung
Many studies provide evidence that professional learning communities are a valid means for school reform in public education. These studies may be even more important since schools are facing more pressure than ever to meet high academic performance benchmarks. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to discover teacher perceptions toward a professional learning community and teacher perceptions of instructional practice in a middle school in a southern U.S. state. The results of this study indicated that teachers have a positive perception of learning communities, instructional practice, effective communication, collaboration, shared leadership practices, and the use of common assessments. Teachers, principals, and superintendents may use the results of this study to promote the creation of professional learning communities. The results of this study can lead to positive social change by providing an alternative school culture encouraging a positive perception among teachers that leads to improved instructional practice which can impact student learning
Autorenporträt
Dr. Bo Hannaford has served in the field of Education for 18 years. He is currently the Chair of the Education Division at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. While serving as Principal at Ponca City High School, he served on the Chinese Bridge for American Schools Delegation and was OASSP District 3 Administrator of the Year.
