TY - JOUR
T1 - The Effects of Networked Professional Learning Communities
AU - Prenger, Rilana
AU - Poortman, Cindy L.
AU - Handelzalts, Adam
PY - 2019/11/1
Y1 - 2019/11/1
N2 - Teacher professional learning is considered crucial for improving the quality of education. Teacher collaboration in professional learning communities can contribute to the effectiveness of professional development efforts. In the past decade, there has been a shift from within-school to between-school professional learning communities. However, results regarding their effectiveness have been inconsistent. In this study, we examine the effects of 23 networked professional learning communities in the Dutch context, using a mixed-methods approach. Results showed moderately positive effects on teachers’ perceived satisfaction; the knowledge, skills, and attitude developed; and their application to practice. Considering the early stage of development of these professional learning communities, teachers’ participation in networked professional learning communities seems promising for enhancing their professional learning.
AB - Teacher professional learning is considered crucial for improving the quality of education. Teacher collaboration in professional learning communities can contribute to the effectiveness of professional development efforts. In the past decade, there has been a shift from within-school to between-school professional learning communities. However, results regarding their effectiveness have been inconsistent. In this study, we examine the effects of 23 networked professional learning communities in the Dutch context, using a mixed-methods approach. Results showed moderately positive effects on teachers’ perceived satisfaction; the knowledge, skills, and attitude developed; and their application to practice. Considering the early stage of development of these professional learning communities, teachers’ participation in networked professional learning communities seems promising for enhancing their professional learning.
KW - mixed methods
KW - professional development
KW - professional learning communities
KW - teacher learning
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U2 - 10.1177/0022487117753574
DO - 10.1177/0022487117753574
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85042372311
VL - 70
SP - 441
EP - 452
JO - Journal of Teacher Education
JF - Journal of Teacher Education
SN - 0022-4871
IS - 5
ER -