Unveiling the Practices and Challenges of Professional Learning Community in a Malaysian Chinese Secondary School
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4182653 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wei Chuan Chua (0000-0002-0905-5089, Universiti Sains Malaysia), Lei Mee Thien (0000-0001-8626-9825, Universiti Sains Malaysia, corresponding author), Shun Yi Lim (Universiti Sains Malaysia), Chee Seng Tan (0000-0003-2474-6942, Universiti Sains Malaysia), Teik Ee Guan (Universiti of Malaysia Sabah) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 2020-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/2158244020925516 |
| OpenAlex | W3027070190 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 37 |
Professional learning community (PLC) studies in the Asian Chinese nations remain scarce despite the emerging interest in the practice of PLC beyond the Western context. This study attempts to provide an understanding of the practices of PLC and challenges in implementing PLC in a Malaysian Chinese culture-dominated secondary school. This qualitative study used a phenomenological constructivist approach as a strategy of inquiry. Semi-structured interview data were collected from six middle leaders and ordinary teachers in a national-type Chinese secondary school in the northern region. Findings informed three existing PLC practices at the school level, namely, (a) peer coaching, (b) sharing of personal practices, and (c) professional development courses. However, the practice of PLC encounters various challenges, including excessive workload, teachers' passive attitudes, unsupportive conditions in the school, poor execution of PLC by the school community, and a vague understanding of PLC. Interestingly, this study identified two uncovered challenges hindering the development of PLC: misconception about PLC and lack of supervision from the authority. Implications and future studies are presented
Coaching · Credibility · Management · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Professional development · Professional learning community · Public relations · Qualitative research · Sociology · Workload · Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion · Educational and Psychological Assessments · Medicine · Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
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| Unique citing works | 12 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 12 |