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Dalal, Shilpa D. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Problem: Professional learning communities (PLCs) are not a new trend in education but are getting more attention in schools today as a vehicle for establishing collegial relationships among teachers and for building capacity for change within schools (Dufour & Eaker, 1998; Fullan, 2004; Hord, 2004; Senge, 2000). Schools are working diligently…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Educational Practices, Teaching Methods, Middle School Teachers
Rawding, Molly Rothermel – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of what makes a collaborative learning team (CLT) effective for novice and experienced teachers. Professional learning communities have emerged as one approach for job-embedded professional learning so that teachers have the opportunity to collaborate with the end goal of…
Descriptors: Middle School Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Instructional Improvement
Gioe, Lisa M. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
This dissertation explored the beliefs of five members of a nascent professional learning community for middle school science teachers over the first semester of its existence. A professional learning community is a place for colleagues to voice and hear beliefs, and is particularly conducive to fostering the development of one's own beliefs.…
Descriptors: Middle School Teachers, Science Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Science Instruction
Hill, Tory C. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The introduction of No Child Left Behind increased performance expectations for students across the United States and compelled teachers to focus on standardized assessments instead of frequent formative assessments to monitor instruction and promote student learning. Common formative assessments (CFAs) help teachers align curriculum, assessment,…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Communities of Practice, Case Studies, Alignment (Education)
Meles, Ora – ProQuest LLC, 2011
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the implementation of a structured professional learning community model referred to as Learning Team Meetings (LTMs) on teacher practice and student achievement from the perspective of teachers and instructional leaders at high-need schools. To accomplish this purpose, a multi-site case study…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Communities of Practice, Meetings, Teaching Methods
Diakakis, Julia Ann – ProQuest LLC, 2014
The purpose of this qualitative exploratory case study based on Danielson's (2002) assertion that when teachers learn, student achievement improves was to examine how teachers created a collaborative learning experience through Professional Learning Community (PLC) concepts to implement Response to Intervention (RtI) with at-risk students. The…
Descriptors: At Risk Students, Response to Intervention, Program Implementation, Qualitative Research
Durbin, Annette L. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Mobile technology is increasing its presence in the educational environment. The public school district in this study has made great strides improving technology usage in schools with updated hardware, extensive district-wide infrastructure, a technology plan, and professional development. While the district has been successful in some areas, like…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Handheld Devices, Teaching Methods, Student Centered Learning
Corbo, Donna Cirillo – ProQuest LLC, 2014
Since the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, interactive whiteboards (IWBs) have become a reality and a popular concept in addressed technology use in elementary and secondary schools and the importance of 21st century skills, integrating classrooms across the United States and abroad. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine the…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Middle School Students, Student Behavior, Interviews
Lichucki, Michael – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Although technology is common in our society, it has not universally become an expected practice in our schools. The problem that was addressed by the qualitative, case study design is that teachers and administrators do not share an understanding of educational technology leadership. School leaders that do not understand the needs of classroom…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Technology, Administrator Attitudes, Administrators