Development of Professional Learning Communities Model using Fuzzy Delphi Approach

Abstract

This article aimed to design and develop Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) model and a questionnaire survey instrument for Malaysian schools using Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) in the Design and Development Research (DDR). In Phase 1, literature on PLCs was reviewed to identify the needs of the professional learning communities’ model according to the local context. In Phase 2, an agreement of 14 experts on the questionnaire was obtained from FDM. In Phase 3, the evaluation of the questionnaire by 5 experts to assess the questionnaire’s usability was gathered. Based on the final results, a total of 121 items was accepted. The agreement of the experts was between (90% to 100%) and the value of the threshold, d was between (0.09 – 0.18). In conclusion, FDM in DDR is significant to be applied in the development of a model, practical and cost-saving.

Fuzzy Delphi method for A-level mathematics technological pedagogical and content knowledge module

“…For an instance, when a rating of 5 from a Likert scale is turned into Fuzzy value, it is corresponded to the Fuzzy values of 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9. This signifies that the minimum value (n1) of experts agree to the particular element is 0.5 (50%), the most reasonable value (n2) is 0.7 (70%), and the maximum value (n3) is 0.9 (90%) [30]. In this case, we used a 7-point linguistic scale to assess respondents' answers to a question.…”

“…In this case, we used a 7-point linguistic scale to assess respondents' answers to a question. The idea behind using this particular scale is that the higher the number on the scale, the more accurate the analysis of the responses will be [30]. The average fuzzy values, m1, m2, and m3, on the other hand, represent the average minimum, average most reasonable, and average maximum values of the experts' individual responses, respectively.…”

Validating Professional Learning Communities Practice Model in a Malaysian Context

“…The results of the Delphi study by Ismail et al (2021) Based on the PLCs practices listed from this instrument, PLCs is the collaborative and collective work of teachers in enhancing the teaching and learning of students and it is an ongoing practice that is supported by a conducive school climate, external relations, and professional school leadership. In practical terms, these practices are however not easy to occur in schools, as there are several barriers to the implementation of PLCs in schools.…”

“…The PLCs questionnaire consisted of 121 items (6 dimensions and 21 elements) developed through a fuzzy Delphi method to fit the local PLCs practice model (Ismail et al, 2021). The fuzzy Delphi method is an analytical technique for decisionmaking, which incorporates fuzzy theory within traditional Delphi methods (Murray et al, 1985).…”

“…The study aimed to investigate the development of PLCs implementation in High Performing Schools (HPS) and validate the PLCs practice model based on the PLCs instrument that was developed through the fuzzy Delphi method (Ismail et al, 2021). The study involved a pilot study and a field study.…”