The Role Of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) In Improving The Quality Of Learning In High Schools
Studi kasus di SMA Negeri 1 Campaka, Kabupaten Purwakarta
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https://doi.org/10.59211/mjpjetl.v4i2.479Keywords:
professional learning communities, teacher collaboration, professional development, quality of learning, SDG 4Abstract
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) still face various challenges in their implementation, such as a weak culture of collaboration, limited time for shared reflection, and insufficient support from school leadership in fostering a collaborative work environment. These conditions result in limited professional development for teachers, low levels of instructional innovation, and insufficient improvement in student learning outcomes. This study aims to analyze the implementation of Professional Learning Communities in improving the quality of learning and teachers’ professional development at schools. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach using a case study design conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Campaka, Purwakarta Regency, with participants consisting of 1 school principal, 2 teachers, 2 educational staff members, and 3 students. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, then analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion-drawing techniques, incorporating source and method triangulation. The research findings indicate that the implementation of PLCs has proceeded through five key components: supportive leadership, shared vision and values, collective learning, professional knowledge-sharing practices, and supportive conditions that foster collaboration. PLCs have been shown to enhance teachers’ professional competencies, strengthen a culture of reflection and collaboration, and support improvements in the quality of the learning process. Although challenges such as time constraints and varying levels of teacher participation remain, PLCs remain an effective strategy for building a sustainable professional learning culture. Thus, PLCs can serve as a strategic approach to improving educational quality by strengthening teacher capacity and professional collaboration. This research contributes to the achievement of SDG 4 (Quality Education) by strengthening professional learning communities that support quality, inclusive, and sustainable education.-
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