Holding the Reigns to Demonstrate the Key Features of a Teacher Learning Community in a South African School

Steyn, G.M.

doi:10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n23p1331

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“…This view is consistent with policy that states that DTDCs serve as a meeting venue for PLCs, which is the only learning activities driven by teachers. The use of collaboration amongst teachers present an ideal opportunity to improve teachers' growth as well as teaching and learning practice (Steyn, 2014).…”

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How district teacher development centres support teachers’ learning: Case studies in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ajibade

Bertram

2020

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This research is based on case studies of seven district teacher development centres (DTDCs) in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. The paper describes the perceptions of selected teachers regarding professional learning and development experiences at these centres. The purpose of the study was to determine the role centres play in supporting teachers' learning and development as stipulated in the Integrated Strategic Planning Framework for Teacher Education and Development (ISPFTED) policy in South Africa. The study employed a qualitative research approach in which semi-structured interviews, observation, document analysis and field notes were used to generate data from six centre managers, two librarians, two ICT specialists and 46 teachers at the centres. Findings from the study indicated that the DTDCs create an ideal opportunity for teachers' professional learning with the presence of computer, science laboratories and libraries. However, the study noted that teachers seldom used these resources. Teachers used the centres mainly for professional development activities such as workshops and meetings. Our study concludes that at present, the centres are not supporting the full vision of the policy, and the potential of DTDCs to enhance teacher learning and development remains largely untapped.

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Section: Ajibade and Bertrammentioning

confidence: 99%