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The evolution of a professional learning community in a professional development school

Bush, Nicole Lea
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1458523042

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2015, Doctor of Education, Ashland University, College of Education.
This study explores whether teacher leaders within a professional development school will take on leadership responsibilities while they are in the midst of learning new district and state change initiatives through the documentation of the formation and implementation of a professional learning community (PLC) within a professional development school (PDS). An ethnographic case study was used to gather information about how 20 teachers within a school worked through change initiatives and collaborative practices. Teachers presented book study topics to colleagues on PLCs and implemented the studied work in their collaborative practices. A Lead Teacher Questionnaire gave teachers an opportunity to express their understanding around PLCs, collaborative practices, and professional development. Teachers completed a SWOT analysis to measure the effectiveness of the book study and presentations. This study reveals that too many initiatives presented to staff leads to issues around district initiatives and changes. District leadership teams are responsible for establishing trust with staff, offering immediate feedback around instructional practices, ensuring that initiatives are streamlined, and that the goals of the initiatives are clearly articulated to staff. Clearly articulated goals helps staff members to know and master expectations. The study participants reflected on their collaborative practices and realized that they need to trust one another to engage in collaborative practices that promote optimal growth and learning for all individuals.
Judy Alston, PhD (Committee Chair)
Ann Shelly, PhD (Committee Member)
James Olive, PhD (Committee Member)
231 p.
Education; Teacher Education; Teaching
teacher leaders; reflective practice; reflection; mentor teachers; professional learning communities; professional development schools; cooperating teacher; university supervisor teacher

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  • Bush, N. L. (2015). The evolution of a professional learning community in a professional development school [Doctoral dissertation, Ashland University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1458523042

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Bush, Nicole. The evolution of a professional learning community in a professional development school . 2015. Ashland University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1458523042.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Bush, Nicole. "The evolution of a professional learning community in a professional development school ." Doctoral dissertation, Ashland University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1458523042

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