Evaluating the performance of educational groups using Effective Professional Learning Communities (EPLCs) model

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Sedigheh Shamshiri

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate and review the performance of educational departments using
effective indices of educational groups (Effective Professional Learning Communities, EPLCs) in
Bushehr Province. Materials and Methods: The study is applied with descriptive-surveyed method. The
population of this research was 550 of department managers of three grads schools in Bushehr on 2013-
2014. Statistical sample was 226 subjects that were calculated using Morgan table. Data were analysed
using paired samples t-test. Results showed that common views and values in schools enhanced
performance of educational departments. In addition, supportive participative leadership style provides
enhanced performance of educational groups (p<0.5). According to data from the two main components
of the research, we note that in order to improve the performance and efficiency of educational groups,
they have to assist them in establishing and strengthen the areas of vision and common values, promote
supportive and collaborative leadership style to boost efficiency and improves their performance and
efficiency.

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Shamshiri, S. (2018). Evaluating the performance of educational groups using Effective Professional Learning Communities (EPLCs) model. International Academic Journal of Social Sciences, 5(1), 223–228. https://doi.org/10.9756/IAJSS/V5I1/1810020
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