TITLE:
Implementation and Supervision of the Professional Learning Community: Animation, Leadership and Organization of the Work
AUTHORS:
Yamina Bouchamma, Lawrence Kalule, Daniel April, Marc Basque
KEYWORDS:
Professional Learning Community, Leadership, Shared Leadership, Instructional Leadership, Professional Development
JOURNAL NAME:
Creative Education,
Vol.5 No.16,
September
22,
2014
ABSTRACT: This research, was based on a conceptual framework focusing on three main concepts: 1) shared leadership (encompassing the physical, human, and social dimensions) (Spillane et al., 2001a; 2001b); 2) instructional leadership; and 3) the professional learning community (PLC). Individual interviews were conducted with principals (P), vice principals (V-P), teachers (T) and education consultants (EC) from schools in two Canadian provinces (Québec and New Brunswick) (N = 39) to learn more regarding their practices within their respective PLCs in which they were either members or moderators. Thematic analyzes identified three major themes and sub-themes associated with each of them. Ensure 1) the physical capital 2) the human capital and 3) the social capital. Limitations and avenues for further research are discussed.