Exploring history teachers’ understanding of the role of professional learning communities in enhancing curriculum implementation
Pfuurai Chimbunde,
Asanda Mbanjwa,
Boitumelo Benjamin Moreeng
Abstract:The present study examined the understanding of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) among history teachers in South Africa. The research focused on a sample of 10 teachers from five schools in the UMgungundlovu District in KwaZulu-Natal. Drawing on the theoretical framework of Community of Practice (CoP) and adopting a qualitative approach, the study employed a case study design and utilised both semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions to generate data. The generated data were thematically … Show more
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