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Publication Date: 2022
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A Quantitative Study of Schools as Learning Organizations: An Examination of Professional Learning Communities, Teacher Self-Efficacy, and Collective Efficacy
Shonna G. Anderson; Dianne F. Olivier
Research Issues in Contemporary Education, v7 n1 p26-51 Fall-Win 2022
This quantitative study explored teacher perceptions of professional learning community dimensions, teacher self-efficacy, and collective efficacy. Professional learning communities (PLCs) have been shown to positively impact teacher self-efficacy and collective efficacy, all supporting student achievement. The overarching question guiding this study was, "What relationships exist among professional learning community dimensions, teacher self-efficacy, and collective efficacy and what differences exist in teacher perceptions in elementary, middle, and high schools; TAP and Non-TAP schools; and high poverty and low poverty schools?" The study sample included 57 schools within one large metropolitan southern school district. Three data collection measures were utilized to assess teacher perceptions including the Professional Learning Community Assessment-Revised, the Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale, and the Teacher Efficacy Beliefs Scale-Collective Form. Data analyses included descriptive and inferential statistics and resulted in eight major findings with finding Implications related to conceptual/theoretical frameworks, leadership and practice, and future research. These findings support professional learning communities as positively influencing teacher self-efficacy and collective efficacy; PLCs as contributing to school improvement; and school variables, such as poverty level, PLC implementation, and school level indeed influence efficacy. Additionally, study findings inform district leaders, school leaders, and teachers regarding implementation of PLC practices in enhancing teacher self-efficacy and collective efficacy and supporting school improvement.
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Teacher Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Group Dynamics, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Disadvantaged Schools, Advantaged, Faculty Development, Career Development, Academic Achievement, Teacher Effectiveness, Organizational Learning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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