Date of Award
Spring 2024
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctorate of Educational Leadership
Department
Bagwell College of Education
Committee Chair/First Advisor
Nicholas Clegorne
Second Advisor
Albert Jimenez
Third Advisor
Jeffery Robinson
Abstract
In an ever-increasing world in which change, and diversity are commonplace, leaders are often faced with the unique challenge of building Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) with unique skill sets. Building collaborative teams of educators is one way building leaders tackle this absolute task. The methods by which leaders construct teams vary widely and at times with limited direction. Teacher teams are then at the mercy of those who they are teamed with, and either reap positive rewards of collaboration, or negative discord. Teacher experiences shape the way PLCs function and how they engage with shared work with their teammates. Throughout this study, value is given to teacher perceptions of collaborative teams, the impact on teacher agency, and the impact of collaborative communities on teacher effectiveness.
Included in
Adult and Continuing Education Commons, Educational Administration and Supervision Commons, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons