Global conceptualization of the professional learning community process: transitioning from country perspectives to international commonalities
| Autor: | Salleh Hairon, Ting Wang, Dianne F. Olivier, Nicholas Sun-Keung Pang, Jane B. Huffman, Peiying Chen |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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Self-efficacy
Conceptualization business.industry Strategy and Management 05 social sciences Sense of community 050301 education Public relations Education Instructional leadership Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) Transformational leadership Professional learning community 0502 economics and business Pedagogy Cross-cultural Sociology Faculty development business 0503 education 050203 business & management |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Leadership in Education. 19:327-351 |
| ISSN: | 1464-5092 1360-3124 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13603124.2015.1020343 |
| Popis: | Global conceptualization of the professional learning community process: Transitioning from country perspectives to international commonalities Abstract The authors seek to find common PLC structures and actions among global educational systems to enhance understanding and practice. Six international researchers formed the Global Professional Learning Community Network (GloPLCNet), conducted literature reviews of each country’s involvement with PLC actions, and noted similarities and common practices among the school improvement initiatives in five countries. Major constructs were identified, research was conducted (interviews and observations), and themes emerged. A literature review of the constructs led to outcomes. A definition of the Global PLC process, revision of constructs, and further clarification of descriptors were established. External influencing factors were also identified as essential. Finally the awareness that the PLC reculturing effort is guided and influenced by the phases of change w... |
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