Professional learning community: A pilot study
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https://doi.org/10.37134/mrj.vol8.2.2019Keywords:
Validity, Reliability, Instrument, Questionnaire, Profesional Learning CommunityAbstract
This pilot study was conducted to test the reliability of the Professional Learning Community questionnaire which involved eight dimensions, namely norms and joint vision, commitment and support of school principal, structural support, mutual understanding and beliefs, collaborative learning, reflective dialogue, collective inquiry and external support. The design of this study is a quantitative study using SPSS to test the reliability of the instrument by using Cronbach Alpha. A total of 100 respondents were involved with this study to answer the questionnaire. This questionnaire has 63 items and uses the Likert scale. Each item has six answer options namely the scale of the Likert scale from scale one which shows the respondents strongly disagree with the item's statement to scale six which shows the respondents strongly agree with the item's statement as stated in the questionnaire. Overall Alpha Cronbach Value for Professional Learning Community instrument with eight dimensions is between 0.82 to 0.93.
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DuFour, R. (2014). Harnessing the power of PLCs. Educational Leadership, 71(8), 30-35.
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Eaton, L. B. (2015). The 5 habits of effective PLC’s. Journal of Staff Development, 36(6), 24-34.
Garmston, R. J., & Wellman, B. M. (1999). The adaptive school: A sourcebook for developing collaborative groups. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers, Inc.
Graham, P., & Ferriter, W. (2010). Building a professional learning community at work: A guide to the first year. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
Hord, S. M. (1997). Professional learning communities: Communities of continuous inquiry and improvement. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.
Hord, S.M. & Sommers, W.A. (2008). Leading professional learning communities: Voices from research and practice. Thousands Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
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2019-11-26
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Abu Hassan, M. A., Musa, K., & Mohd Yusof, N. R. (2019). Professional learning community: A pilot study. Management Research Journal, 8, 19–29. https://doi.org/10.37134/mrj.vol8.2.2019
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