Degree Date
4-2019
Document Type
Dissertation - Public Access
Degree Name
Ed.D. Doctor of Education
Academic Discipline
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Chair: Carol A. Burg, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Committee Member: Dale Moxley, Ed.D.
Third Advisor
Dean’s Representative: Susan Moxley, Ed.D.
Abstract
For this program evaluation, I examined the effectiveness of Professional Learning Communities (PLC) with regard to how it supported professional development for teachers and student learning at Sunshine Elementary School (pseudonym). The literature reviewed argues that PLCs are viable venues to develop teacher competencies as well as improve student-learning outcomes when implemented with fidelity. The methods in this study included surveys and interviews from teachers, coaches and administrators. There was also a review of the student achievement data to examine results against the perceptions of the study participants. The results indicated areas that were working well, and areas that were not. In conclusion, the school needs to incorporate best practices to align with the research so that it may fully meet its goals.
Recommended Citation
Scott, Tiffany, "A Program Evaluation of Professional Learning Communities to Support Professional Development and Student Learning" (2019). Dissertations. 349.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/349
Included in
Elementary Education and Teaching Commons, Other Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons