ERIC Number: EJ1017182
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Jul-8
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-1207-7798
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Organizing for Professional Learning Communities: Embedding Professional Learning during the School Day
Ferguson, Kristen
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, n142 p50-68 Jul 2013
This case study presents the struggles faced by a school administration in implementing a professional learning community (PLC) initiative without additional funds earmarked for implementation. In this case, Emily, the principal of Bayside Public School, creates a Buddy Day system for students that provides teachers with time during the school day to meet for PLCs; however, tensions among the principals, teachers, parents, and union guidelines arise. The teaching notes section explores other readings about professional development, the viewpoints of the various stakeholders in the case, and provincial documents about the implementation of PLCs.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Case Studies, Elementary Schools, Rural Schools, Public Schools, Communities of Practice, Faculty Development, Principals, School Administration, Learning Activities, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Case Method (Teaching Technique)
Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada. Tel: 204-474-9004; Fax: 204-474-7564; e-mail: cjeapadm@cc.umanitoba.ca; Web site: http://www.umanitoba.ca/publications/cjeap
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
Education Level: Elementary Education; Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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