“…Several articles purport that professional development enhances instruction and influences student achievement when professional learning communities are focused on a common goal (Johnson et al 1996, Lieberman 2000, Mariage and Garmon 2003 and when it directly connects to teachers' work (Research Points 2005). This relates to instructional leadership research in that teachers report a greater comfort level in learning new skills when taught by their peers (Hickey and Harris 2005).…”
Section: Teacher Retention and Instructional Leadershipmentioning
“…Several articles purport that professional development enhances instruction and influences student achievement when professional learning communities are focused on a common goal (Johnson et al 1996, Lieberman 2000, Mariage and Garmon 2003 and when it directly connects to teachers' work (Research Points 2005). This relates to instructional leadership research in that teachers report a greater comfort level in learning new skills when taught by their peers (Hickey and Harris 2005).…”
Section: Teacher Retention and Instructional Leadershipmentioning
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