ABSTRACT

While research suggests that effective implementation of professional learning communities (PLCs) increases student achievement and that effective utilization of instructional coaches (ICs) supports teachers’ capacity, there is limited research regarding the role of ICs in supporting the system-wide change effort of PLC implementation and sustainability. This qualitative study addressed the perceptions of six ICs, six principals, and six district leaders within one large, fast-growth school district working to redefine the role of ICs to support the implementation of PLCs. Findings highlighted that district support was essential for reshaping the role of ICs from individual teacher coaches to supporting PLCs and that principals recognized how this new role was essential to developing the effectiveness of PLCs.

摘要

虽然研究表明，有效实施专业学习社区 (PLC) 可以提高学生的成绩，并且有效利用教学教练 (IC) 可以支持教师的能力，但关于 IC 在支持 PLC 全系统变革工作中的作用的研究有限实施和可持续性。这项定性研究解决了一个大型、快速发展的学区内的六位 IC、六位校长和六位地区领导的看法，他们致力于重新定义 IC 的作用以支持 PLC 的实施。调查结果强调，地区支持对于将 IC 的角色从个别教师教练重塑为支持 PLC 至关重要，并且校长认识到这一新角色对于发展 PLC 的有效性至关重要。