scholarly journals The Relationship of Distributed Leadership and Professional Learning Community

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2730-2741
Author(s):  
Mohd Izham Mohd Hamzah ◽  
Mohd Fadzil Jamil
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Distributed Leadership ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP OF ATTITUDE, READINESS AND TEACHER SELF- EFFICACY WITH PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY IN SABAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (37) ◽  
pp. 221-231
Author(s):  
Adriana Muhamad Akhir ◽  
Muhamad Suhaimi Taat ◽  
Syahrul Nizam Salam
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Teacher Attitude ◽  
Eastern Zone ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship as well as the direct and indirect influence of teacher attitude, readiness, and self-efficacy on the implementation of the Professional Learning Community (PLC) of urban secondary school teachers in Sabah. The level of teacher attitude, readiness, and self-efficacy as the independent variable and Professional Learning Community (PLC) as the dependent variable. This study was carried out using questionnaires instruments. This study involved 360 teachers comprising north zone, south zone, west coast zone, east coast zone, eastern zone in Sabah who have been selected through the cluster and simple random sampling. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package For Science (SPSS) version 21.0 to get accurate results. The study found that there was a significant relationship between the three independent variables and the dependent variable. The self-efficacy variable showed the strongest and significant relationship compared to the other two variables with a relationship strength of 0.396 (p <0.01). It is hoped that this study will provide useful information for improving the implementation of the Professional Learning Community in each school.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Professional Learning Community and Lesson Study: A Case Study in Low Performing Schools in Sabah, Malaysia

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bitty Ansawi ◽  
Vincent Pang
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Community Practice ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Low Performing Schools ◽  
The Relationship

Education plays an important role in the development of a nation. Teachers, the main implementer of curriculum at school are subjected to numerous approaches and strategies which have been proven to bring about positive and significant change in students’ academic performance. However, the success of these programs depends on the positive perception of these programs. This study aims to identify how lesson study relates to professional learning community practice in the school. A total of 98 teachers selected via purposive sampling from low performing schools in Sabah. Two scales were adapted from past studies to measure the respondents’ perception about professional learning community and lesson study practices. Data from the questionnaire was analyzed with IBM SPSS 23.0. Findings showed that teachers perceived both professional learning community and lesson study practices highly. Lesson study and professional learning community showed significant positive and strong relationship. This study implied that teachers in low performing school are receptive of these practices and such attitude may contribute to the success of the SISC+ program in these schools. Findings from this study help policy makers and practitioners to plan strategically on the implementation of these practices in schools. 

scholarly journals The Influence of Distributed Leadership on Professional Learning Community among Secondary School Leaders in The State of Johore/ Pengaruh Kepimpinan Distributif Terhadap Komuniti Pembelajaran Profesional Dalam Kalangan Pemimpin Sekolah Menengah Di Negeri Johor

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Syahrul Zarizi Syed Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Professional Learning Communities ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Learning Communities ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Distributed Leadership ◽  
Leadership Practices ◽  
School Leaders ◽  
The Common

Distributed leadership is a leadership theory that emphasis on cooperation among leaders. It is practiced in schools, an institution that not only educates pupils but now serves as a professional learning community for school leaders and teachers. This study aims to investigate the influence of distributed leadership towards a professional learning community among the school leaders in Johor, Malaysia. This study uses quantitative approach and involves 27 secondary schools from six districts in Johor. Sample study is a school leader consisting of principal, senior assistant, senior teachers and head committee subjects. The respondent is a total of 358 people. Data collected using the Perception of Distributed Leadership Practices (PDLP) questionnaire by Hairon and Goh, (2015) and Professional Learning Communities Assessment-Revised (PLCA-R) by Olivier et al., (2010). Data was analyzed using SPSS Amos software version 26. Studies find all the common shared decision making have a significant influence on all the dimensions of professional learning communities. Bounded empowerment practices are found to influence only one of the dimensions of professional learning communities, namely learning and application collectively. It is hoped that this study would enhance the leadership practices of the distributive of the school leaders in the professional learning community.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIP ON TEACHERS’ COLLECTIVE EFFICACY AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Mohd Fadzil Jamil ◽  
Mohd Izham Mohd Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning Community ◽  
Collective Efficacy ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Distributed Leadership ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Secondary School Administrators

Distributed leadership offers a new-thinking in transforming the school's leadership. Teachers' collective efficacy and professional learning community have been identified to have a strong influence on improving the teaching quality of teachers. This article examines the effects of distributed leadership of secondary school administrators on teacher collective efficacy and professional learning community. The literature suggests that distributed leadership perspective is a good alternative strategy to improve the quality of educational institutions, but empirical evidence showing the effects of distributed leadership on teachers’ collective  efficacy and professional learning community that can improve the quality of teacher’s teaching is limited. Data were collected from 592 teachers working in secondary schools in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Distributed leadership of secondary school administrators were determined with Distributed Leadership Inventory developed by Hulpia (2009) while teachers’ collective efficacy was determined using the Collective Efficacy Scales developed by Goddard and Hoy (2003) and professional learning community was determined with the School Professional Staff as Learning Community Questionnaire developed by Hord (1996). Data analysis was done based on Structural Equation Modeling using AMOS software. Regression weight, variance and squared multiple correlations tests were used in data analysis. In conclusion, a strong positive relationship was revealed between distributed leadership of secondary school administrators on teachers’ collective efficacy and professional learning community. Distributed leadership of secondary school administrators was also a significant predictor of teachers’ collective efficacy and professional learning community.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Organizational Readiness to Change and Professional Learning Community (PLC) Practices in Kelantan Residential School

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 73-77
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Readiness To Change ◽  
Organizational Readiness ◽  
Commitment To Change ◽  
High Positive Correlation ◽  
Readiness Level ◽  
Organizational Readiness To Change ◽  
The Relationship

The study investigated the relationship between organizational readiness to change and the level of professional learning community in Kelantan Residential Schools. A total of 371 teachers representing 15 schools had participated in the study. Random sampling is used to select respondents. The organizational readiness instrument is used to measure the organizational readiness level (Shea, 2014, while the Professional Learning Communities- Revised instrument (Oliver & Hipp, 2010) was used to measure the practices of the PLC. The finding showed a moderately high, positive correlation and significant relationship between organizational readiness and PLC. The result of the study suggested that a readiness to change in an organization positively and significantly affected the PLC implementation. Consequently, organizational readiness to change was found to affect the commitment to change significantly. This research is essential for organizational change management to plan and implement PLC more effectively. The implication of the study was further discussed.

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