Systematic Literature Review: Teacher Learning Communities as a Strategy for Sustainable Professional Development in Schools
Ade Erma Agustina, Riswandi Riswandi, Siti Rahma Sari
Abstract
This research aims to examine the role of Professional Learning Communities (PLC) or Teacher Learning Communities as a strategy for sustainable professional develssopment in schools. This study uses a Systematic Literature Review method to select and review 20 relevant scientific articles, published in the period 2020–2024. The focus of the analysis is directed at four research questions, which include effective PLC implementation models, the benefits of PLC in schools, challenges in its implementation, and institutional support for the success of PLC. The study results show that effective PLCs are characterized by teacher collaboration that is structured, reflective, and data-based. The main benefits of PLC include increasing teacher competency, work motivation, and collaborative culture. However, the challenges that arise include limited time, lack of leadership support, low teacher participation, and a work culture that is still individualistic. Institutional support, such as principals, school policies, and facilitator training, is proven to play an important role in the success of PLC implementation. In conclusion, PLC can be an effective strategy in improving the quality of learning and teacher professional development if implemented consistently and supported by a supportive school system.
Keywords
Professional Development; Professional Learning Community; Teacher Collaboration; Teacher Learning Community; School
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Dzul, H., Hussin, Z., & Sulaiman, A. M. (2022). Analisis Multilevel Kepada Kesan Kepercayaan Dan Komuniti Pembelajaran Profesional Ke Atas Pengajaran Pendidikan Islam Berintegrasikan Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi. Asian People Journal (APJ), 5(1), 114–128.
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Harjaya, S., & Idawati, L. (2022). Professional Learning Community (PLC) sebagai Strategi Kepemimpinan dalam Membentuk Budaya Kolaborasi Sekolah di TK Eksperimental Mangunan Yogyakarta. JIIP-Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Pendidikan, 5(8), 3179–3193.
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Rasdiana, Nurhadi, T., Muh. Ilham Akbar, B., Salim, F. A., Novitasari, A. T., Cholidah, R. N., Susanto, K., Ma’rifatin, S., Rawe, N. S. H. A., Paranoan, C. A. C., Sartika, R. P., Kadju, M. D. P., & Habibah, L. B. (2024). The Effect of Digital Leadership in Nurturing Teachers’ Innovation Skills for Sustainable Technology Integration Mediated by Professional Learning Communities. Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, 8(10). https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd.v8i10.8480
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Suparti, S., Zahro, N. H., Sutopo, A., & Narimo, S. (2025). Implementasi Program Supervisi Pendidikan untuk Pengembangan Profesionalisme Guru di Sekolah Dasar: Sebuah Kajian Literatur. LEARNING: Jurnal Inovasi Penelitian Pendidikan Dan Pembelajaran, 5(1), 281–292.
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Afriyani, F., Kholik, A., & Fajriansyah, F. (2025). Penguatan Kompetensi Pedagogik dan Profesional Guru Sekolah Dasar di Lingkungan Dinas Pendidikan Kota Palembang. AKM: Aksi Kepada Masyarakat, 5(2), 575–580.
Anggraheni, I. K. A., Hadi, S., & Pristiani, R. (2024). Pengembangan profesional guru di sekolah dasar indonesia dalam konteks kebijakan nasional. PAEDAGOGY: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Dan Psikologi, 4(4), 590–600.
Arifin, J., & Hanif, M. (2024). Manajemen program komunitas belajar sekolah untuk peningkatan kompetensi pedagogik guru. Ideguru: Jurnal Karya Ilmiah Guru, 9(3), 1421–1432.
Chauraya, M., & Barmby, P. (2022). Features of a developing mathematics professional learning community and affordances for teacher learning opportunities. Indonesian Journal of Educational Research and Review, 5(1), 205–216.
Chotto, M. C., & Dirckinck-Holmfeld, L. (2008). Facilitating communities of practice in teacher professional development. Sixth International Conference on Networked Learning, 54–60.
Dzul, H., Hussin, Z., & Sulaiman, A. M. (2022). Analisis Multilevel Kepada Kesan Kepercayaan Dan Komuniti Pembelajaran Profesional Ke Atas Pengajaran Pendidikan Islam Berintegrasikan Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi. Asian People Journal (APJ), 5(1), 114–128.
Hamdi, S., Triatna, C., & Nurdin, N. (2022). Kurikulum merdeka dalam perspektif pedagogik. SAP (Susunan Artikel Pendidikan), 7(1), 10–17.
Harjaya, S., & Idawati, L. (2022). Professional Learning Community (PLC) sebagai Strategi Kepemimpinan dalam Membentuk Budaya Kolaborasi Sekolah di TK Eksperimental Mangunan Yogyakarta. JIIP-Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Pendidikan, 5(8), 3179–3193.
Hashim, M. H. (2024). Komuniti pembelajaran profesional (PLC) dalam pembangunan profesionalisme keguruan: Satu Tinjauan Literatur. Jurnal Dunia Pendidikan, 6(1), 446–454.
Herman, T., Prabawanto, S., Mutaqin, E. J., Nurwahidah, L. S., Nugraha, W. S., & Febrianti, F. A. (2024). Implementasi Proleco-Didactical Design Research untuk Mengembangkan Pengetahuan Profesional Guru Matematika Sekolah Dasar di Kabupaten Garut. Badranaya: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 2(02), 77–84. https://doi.org/10.31980/badranaya.v2i02.2233
Huang, Y. (2023). New Dimensions of Professional Development of Middle School Foreign Language Teachers from the Perspective of Learning Community. International Journal of New Developments in Education, 5(10).
Joni, J. (2024). Prinsip Dan Teknik Supervisi Kepala Sekolah. TADRIBUNA: Journal of Islamic Management Education, 5(1), 13–21.
Karuppannan, G., Duari, H., & Heng, S. P. (2022). Hubungan antara amalan Profesional Komuniti Pembelajaran (PLC) dan efikasi guru: Analisis kuantitatif ke atas guru sekolah menengah di Malaysia. Jurnal Dunia Pendidikan, 4(2), 21–33.
Kusumaningtyas, W. (2024). Peran Guru Penggerak dalam Meningkatkan Profesionalisme Guru Sekolah Dasar: Sebuah Kajian Fenomenologi. Jurnal Guru Sekolah Dasar, 1(2), 10–17.
Mak, B., & Pun, S.-H. (2015). Cultivating a teacher community of practice for sustainable professional development: Beyond planned efforts. Teachers and Teaching, 21(1), 4–21.
MW, N. S., Usadiati, W., & Juhana, J. (2023). Challenges and Areas of The School Principal Supervisory Practices: Indonesian Teachers’ Perspectives. Journal of Education Research, 4(3), 1089–1100.
Novita, N., & Radiana, U. (2024). Hubungan antara komunitas belajar dan motivasi belajar guru terhadap kinerja guru. Jurnal Ilmiah Profesi Pendidikan, 9(4), 2588–2596.
Patty, J., Lekatompessy, F. M., & Lekatompessy, J. (2024). Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Yang Menyenangkan Bagi Siswa SD Inpres Werwaru Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya. Jurnal Abdimas Indonesia, 4(2), 143–150.
Permana, J., & Sudarsyah, A. (2016). Model Pengembangan Profesi Guru melalui Professional Learning Community di Sekolah Menengah. Jurnal Administrasi Pendidikan, 23(1), 81–90.
Permanasari, L., & Pradana, K. C. (2021). Model Pembelajaran Active Knowledge Sharing Terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa SMP. Ensiklopedia: Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Inovasi Pembelajaran Saburai, 1(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.24967/esp.v1i01.1327
Pradana, K. C., Rosidin, U., & Wijaya, A. P. (2024). Comparative analysis of the math learning process implementation in perspective of teachers’ work period. Desimal: Jurnal Matematika, 7(1), 1–16.
Prasetyani, K., & Ati, L. L. (2024). Implementasi Komunitas Belajar Guru dalam Meningkatkan Kompetensi Pedagogik di Sekolah Dasar. Jurnal Humaniora Dan Pendidikan Indonesia, 1(1), 11–18.
Prianto, C., Maryana, D., & Andarsyah, R. (2024). Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi Dalam Penguatan Kemampuan Riset Ilmiah Di Sekolah. MERPATI, 6(1), 1–10.
Rasdiana, Nurhadi, T., Muh. Ilham Akbar, B., Salim, F. A., Novitasari, A. T., Cholidah, R. N., Susanto, K., Ma’rifatin, S., Rawe, N. S. H. A., Paranoan, C. A. C., Sartika, R. P., Kadju, M. D. P., & Habibah, L. B. (2024). The Effect of Digital Leadership in Nurturing Teachers’ Innovation Skills for Sustainable Technology Integration Mediated by Professional Learning Communities. Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, 8(10). https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd.v8i10.8480
Risa, H., & Madani, F. (2024). The Strategy of Continuous Professional Development Program for Elementary School Teachers on Pedagogical Competencies. Jurnal Elementaria Edukasia, 7(4), 3230–3243.
Suparti, S., Zahro, N. H., Sutopo, A., & Narimo, S. (2025). Implementasi Program Supervisi Pendidikan untuk Pengembangan Profesionalisme Guru di Sekolah Dasar: Sebuah Kajian Literatur. LEARNING: Jurnal Inovasi Penelitian Pendidikan Dan Pembelajaran, 5(1), 281–292.
Tristiantari, N. K. D., Riastini, N. P. N., & Yudiana, K. (2017). Pelatihan Dan Pendampingan Implementasi Active Learning Untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Pedagogik KKG Gugus II Kecamatan Seririt. International Journal of Community Service Learning, 1(2), 80–83.
Zheng, X., & Ye, J. (2024). Teacher leadership for professional development in a networked learning community: A Chinese case study. Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 52(5), 1062–1081.
Zorde, O., & Lapidot-Lefler, N. (2025). Sustainable Educational Infrastructure: Professional Learning Communities as Catalysts for Lasting Inclusive Practices and Human Well-Being. Sustainability, 17(7), 3106.
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