英文摘要 |
This study aimed to explore teachers’ beliefs about professional learning communities (PLCs) and how these affect their teaching efficacy. The research data were collected by means of a questionnaire from 264 teachers participating in professional learning communities in 19 schools in Kinmen County. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that the teachers’ opinions of professional learning communities in elementary schools in Kinmen County were in the range of medium to high. Significant differences were found in “education level” and “current job position.” Teachers’ efficacy was at a high level, and significant differences were found in “the length of teaching” and “the length of participating in a professional learning community”. In addition, teachers’ perceptions of professional learning communities were positively correlated with their teaching efficacy. Teachers’ beliefs in regard to professional learning communities served as a predictor of their teaching efficacy. Based on the research results, this study proposes some suggestions for the educational administration institutions and schools’ administration, respectively. |