Author(s)

Yamina Bouchamma¹, Lawrence Kalule¹, Daniel April¹, Marc Basque²

¹Faculty of Education, Department of Foundations and Practices in Education, Laval University, Québec, Canada.
²Sector of Education, Kinesiology and Recreation, Moncton University, Edmundston, Canada.

This research, was based on a conceptual framework focusing on three main concepts: 1) shared leadership (encompassing the physical, human, and social dimensions) (Spillane et al., 2001a; 2001b); 2) instructional leadership; and 3) the professional learning community (PLC). Individual interviews were conducted with principals (P), vice principals (V-P), teachers (T) and education consultants (EC) from schools in two Canadian provinces (Québec and New Brunswick) (N = 39) to learn more regarding their practices within their respective PLCs in which they were either members or moderators. Thematic analyzes identified three major themes and sub-themes associated with each of them. Ensure 1) the physical capital 2) the human capital and 3) the social capital. Limitations and avenues for further research are discussed.

Professional Learning Community, Leadership, Shared Leadership, Instructional Leadership, Professional Development

Bouchamma, Y. , Kalule, L. , April, D. and Basque, M. (2014) Implementation and Supervision of the Professional Learning Community: Animation, Leadership and Organization of the Work. Creative Education, 5, 1479-1491. doi: 10.4236/ce.2014.516165.