声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 The Research Background
1.2 The Research Significance
1.3 The Strueture of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 A Brief Survey of Professional Learning Community
2.1.1 The Definition of Professional Learning Community
2.1.2 The Features of Professional Learning Community
2.1.3 The Functions of Professional Learning Community
2.2 Theoretical Basis of Professional Learning Community
2.2.1 Constructivism
2.2.2 Organizational Learning Theory
2.2.3 Interaction Theory
2.3 Previous Studies Abroad and in China
2.3.1 Previous Related Studies Abroad
2.3.2 Previous Related Studies in China
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Participants
3.3 Research Methods
3.3.1 The Questionnaire
3.3.2 The Observations
3.3.3 The Self-reflections
3.3.4 The Interviews
3.4 Proeedures of the Research
3.5 Results and Analysis
Chapter Four Findings and Discussion
4.1 Novice Teachers’ Awareness of the Necessity of Professional Learning Community
4.2 Novice Teachers’ Self-reflection Changing Knowledge into Ability
4.3 Experienced Teachers’ Mentoring Roles
4.4 Peer Learning between the Novice and Experienced Teachers for Professional Development
4.5 Participants’ Desire for School’s Administrative Support
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Summary of Major Findings
5.2 Implications
5.2.1 Implications for Novice teachers
5.2.2 Implications for Professional Learning Community
5.2.3 Implications for School Supervisors
5.3 Limitations of the Research
5.4 Suggestions for Further Research
Bibliography
Appendices
Acknowledgements