Professional Learning Communities: A Growing Need for Excellence in Schools and Varsities

Professional Learning Communities: A Growing Need for Excellence in Schools and Varsities

Professional Learning Communities

Academic excellence

Teacher collaboration

Professional development

Organisational change

International research evidence supports the need of creating an atmosphere of collective learning and development in any educational institution. Many teachers continue working independently in their own discipline and pedagogy. However, several academicians are actively promoting collaborative learning and other interdisciplinary approaches. Studies argue that well-designed and established Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in any educational organisation would have a significant positive impact on both teaching practices and the academic excellence of its students. In this study, emphasis will be on studying the significance of implementing PLCs in our schools and colleges for the consistent organisational development and pursuit of academic excellence.

Thomas, Lijo

Artha Journal of Social Sciences; Vol. 17 No. 1 (2018): Artha Journal of Social Sciences; 51-61

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Centre for Publications, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore

2018-01-01

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