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Research paper thumbnail of Professional Learning Communities: A Mechanism for Enhancing Teachers' Professional Agency

nternational Journal of Latest Research in Humanities and Social Science (IJLRHSS), 2024

This article explores how Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) enhance teachers' professional... more This article explores how Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) enhance teachers' professional agency. It examines PLCs, as collaborative educational groups, and how they significantly support teaching, enhance students learning experiences, and foster professional development among teachers. The article explains the sociocultural dimensions of agency, highlighting the interaction between individual capacity and environmental factors. Emphasizes the importance of shared values, vision, collective responsibility, reflective professional inquiry, collaboration within PLCs, and their impact on fostering teachers' agency. These elements are pivotal in shaping and strengthening teachers' professional agency, which, in turn, impacts their effectiveness in the classroom. Significant emphasis is placed on the role of collaborative learning within PLCs. This aspect is highlighted as a critical driver for developing and enhancing teachers' professional agency and overall professional development. The article also discusses various interpretations and dimensions of agency in the educational context, drawing on various academic studies and perspectives. The article further discussed some challenges and limitations inherent in implementing PLCs. Critically examines issues such as time constraints, inconsistent application across educational settings, and resistance to collaborative approaches among educators. These challenges underscore the need for a nuanced understanding and strategic implementation of PLCs to maximize their benefits. The conclusion underscores the significance of PLCs as vehicles for developing teacher agency, suggesting that PLCs can offer great benefits for teachers, students, and the broader educational system. By fostering a culture of collaboration and reflective practice, PLCs can significantly enhance teachers' agency.

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching Efficacy of College Faculty: Addressing Inequitable Learning Experiences of Students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds

International Journal of Latest Research in Humanities and Social Science (IJLRHSS), 2023

This study explores culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students' learning experiences vi... more This study explores culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students' learning experiences vis-àvis faculty members' teaching efficacy in a community college in South Florida. As community colleges become increasingly diverse, ensuring that all students, regardless of their cultural and linguistic backgrounds, have equal opportunities to succeed academically is crucial. Drawing upon relevant literature, the researcher investigates the challenges CLD students face and the role of college faculty in promoting equitable learning experiences. The study also highlights the importance of cultural responsiveness, inclusive pedagogies, and continuous professional development for faculty in promoting equitable learning environments for CLD students.The study utilized a sequential explanatory mixed methods design consisting of two distinct phases. The first phase involves a survey on factors that contribute to inequitable learning experiences of CLD students, while the second phase involves interviews with faculty members.The results showed that many students from CLD backgrounds are not college prepared and lack vital academic skills. This unpreparedness makes it challenging for them to adapt to college teaching style, finding it difficult to express their ideas or complete assignments due to language barriers. Therefore, if faculty receive the necessary training to keep up with changing student demographics, CLD students' learning experiences might improve.

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Social Reproduction Theory in Understanding the Issue of Inequality in the United States Education System

International Journal of Latest Research in Humanities and Social Science (IJLRHSS), 2023

This article explores the applicability of Social Reproduction Theory (SRT) in comprehending the ... more This article explores the applicability of Social Reproduction Theory (SRT) in comprehending the pervasive issue of inequality within the United States education system. SRT offers a critical lens to analyze how educational disparities are not merely coincidental but deeply rooted in societal structures and power dynamics. By delving into the historical context, structural components, and contemporary manifestations of educational inequality, this article demonstrates the relevance of SRT in elucidating the mechanisms that perpetuate unequal access to quality education. Furthermore, it underscores the imperative of addressing these disparities to promote a more equitable and just society.This article highlighted that the school system is designed in a way that encourages aristocratic structures that suit upper-class and middle-class children, leaving children behind. This has constituted inequality in the educational system. Addressing these disparities is not only imperative in education but also a crucial step toward building a more equitable and just society.

Research paper thumbnail of Policy Enactment in Nigerian Secondary Schools: The Case of the National Policy on Education

South American Journal of Basic Education, Technical and Technological, 2019

This research examined various factors affecting the (lack of) effectiveness in the enactment of ... more This research examined various factors affecting the (lack of) effectiveness in the enactment of the National Policy on Education (NPE) and assessed teachers’ perception on enactment of the National Policy on Education. A cross-sectional research design was employed, comprising an online survey of 100 teachers from 5 public school and 5 private schools in Nigeria. The online survey collected data on the background characteristics of the research participants, their experience, and perception regarding the enactment of the National Policy on Education. It also explored the factors influencing the enactment of the National Policy on Education, as well as the extent to which teachers are involved in the policy-making process. The research pointed out some factors that appear to impede the enactment of the NPE in practice. Some of the findings include; lack of clarity in NPE objectives, corruption, insufficient funding, inadequate facilities and infrastructures, poor government attitud...

Research paper thumbnail of Professional Learning Communities: A Mechanism for Enhancing Teachers' Professional Agency

nternational Journal of Latest Research in Humanities and Social Science (IJLRHSS), 2024

This article explores how Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) enhance teachers' professional... more This article explores how Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) enhance teachers' professional agency. It examines PLCs, as collaborative educational groups, and how they significantly support teaching, enhance students learning experiences, and foster professional development among teachers. The article explains the sociocultural dimensions of agency, highlighting the interaction between individual capacity and environmental factors. Emphasizes the importance of shared values, vision, collective responsibility, reflective professional inquiry, collaboration within PLCs, and their impact on fostering teachers' agency. These elements are pivotal in shaping and strengthening teachers' professional agency, which, in turn, impacts their effectiveness in the classroom. Significant emphasis is placed on the role of collaborative learning within PLCs. This aspect is highlighted as a critical driver for developing and enhancing teachers' professional agency and overall professional development. The article also discusses various interpretations and dimensions of agency in the educational context, drawing on various academic studies and perspectives. The article further discussed some challenges and limitations inherent in implementing PLCs. Critically examines issues such as time constraints, inconsistent application across educational settings, and resistance to collaborative approaches among educators. These challenges underscore the need for a nuanced understanding and strategic implementation of PLCs to maximize their benefits. The conclusion underscores the significance of PLCs as vehicles for developing teacher agency, suggesting that PLCs can offer great benefits for teachers, students, and the broader educational system. By fostering a culture of collaboration and reflective practice, PLCs can significantly enhance teachers' agency.

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching Efficacy of College Faculty: Addressing Inequitable Learning Experiences of Students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds

International Journal of Latest Research in Humanities and Social Science (IJLRHSS), 2023

This study explores culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students' learning experiences vi... more This study explores culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students' learning experiences vis-àvis faculty members' teaching efficacy in a community college in South Florida. As community colleges become increasingly diverse, ensuring that all students, regardless of their cultural and linguistic backgrounds, have equal opportunities to succeed academically is crucial. Drawing upon relevant literature, the researcher investigates the challenges CLD students face and the role of college faculty in promoting equitable learning experiences. The study also highlights the importance of cultural responsiveness, inclusive pedagogies, and continuous professional development for faculty in promoting equitable learning environments for CLD students.The study utilized a sequential explanatory mixed methods design consisting of two distinct phases. The first phase involves a survey on factors that contribute to inequitable learning experiences of CLD students, while the second phase involves interviews with faculty members.The results showed that many students from CLD backgrounds are not college prepared and lack vital academic skills. This unpreparedness makes it challenging for them to adapt to college teaching style, finding it difficult to express their ideas or complete assignments due to language barriers. Therefore, if faculty receive the necessary training to keep up with changing student demographics, CLD students' learning experiences might improve.

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Social Reproduction Theory in Understanding the Issue of Inequality in the United States Education System

International Journal of Latest Research in Humanities and Social Science (IJLRHSS), 2023

This article explores the applicability of Social Reproduction Theory (SRT) in comprehending the ... more This article explores the applicability of Social Reproduction Theory (SRT) in comprehending the pervasive issue of inequality within the United States education system. SRT offers a critical lens to analyze how educational disparities are not merely coincidental but deeply rooted in societal structures and power dynamics. By delving into the historical context, structural components, and contemporary manifestations of educational inequality, this article demonstrates the relevance of SRT in elucidating the mechanisms that perpetuate unequal access to quality education. Furthermore, it underscores the imperative of addressing these disparities to promote a more equitable and just society.This article highlighted that the school system is designed in a way that encourages aristocratic structures that suit upper-class and middle-class children, leaving children behind. This has constituted inequality in the educational system. Addressing these disparities is not only imperative in education but also a crucial step toward building a more equitable and just society.

Research paper thumbnail of Policy Enactment in Nigerian Secondary Schools: The Case of the National Policy on Education

South American Journal of Basic Education, Technical and Technological, 2019

This research examined various factors affecting the (lack of) effectiveness in the enactment of ... more This research examined various factors affecting the (lack of) effectiveness in the enactment of the National Policy on Education (NPE) and assessed teachers’ perception on enactment of the National Policy on Education. A cross-sectional research design was employed, comprising an online survey of 100 teachers from 5 public school and 5 private schools in Nigeria. The online survey collected data on the background characteristics of the research participants, their experience, and perception regarding the enactment of the National Policy on Education. It also explored the factors influencing the enactment of the National Policy on Education, as well as the extent to which teachers are involved in the policy-making process. The research pointed out some factors that appear to impede the enactment of the NPE in practice. Some of the findings include; lack of clarity in NPE objectives, corruption, insufficient funding, inadequate facilities and infrastructures, poor government attitud...