The Implementation of Professional Learning Community at Mutiara Harapan Junior High School and Global Andalan Junior High School, Riau
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https://doi.org/10.59890/ijetr.v3i1.407Keywords:
Professional Learning Community, Teacher Collaboration, Teacher Competence, Monitoring System, Student Learning OutcomesAbstract
The study explores the implementation of professional learning communities at Mutiara Harapan and Global Andalan Riau Junior High Schools, focusing on factors supporting and inhibiting the process, its impacts, and strategies to address challenges. Using a qualitative approach, data were gathered through interviews, observations, and document analysis. Findings show both schools align with professional learning community principles, emphasizing educator collaboration and student learning outcomes. Mutiara Harapan uses Google Drive for document monitoring, while Global Andalan adopts the Visual Management Board method. Supporting factors include leadership support and technology use, while obstacles involve limited time and varying teacher motivation. Positive impacts include improved educator competence, classroom management, and student participation.
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