Teacher Leadership Pt.1: M4_FA 4-Professional Learning Communities

 As per course,

"Focus Area 4: Professional Learning Communities

Read:

Promoting Collaborative Learning Cultures

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/leadership/ideasintoactionbulletin3.pdf


Professional Learning Cycle

http://www.edugains.ca/resourcesDI/DIVideoLibrary/ProfLearningCycle/AssociatedFiles/AppA-1_ProfessionalLearningCycle.pdf

Webcast:

Ken Leithwood on PLCs and Expectations

https://vimeo.com/88096961



Professional Learning Communities (PLC) are meeting with a small group and teachers and principle that explore ways to improve student achievement. These meetings consist of various discussions that determine ways in which the staff at the school can improve their knowledge and understanding of how to effectively increase student improvement through collaborative learning. In PLCs, the purpose is to review current student information and progress, setting goals, determining whether identified actions and interventions are making a difference, studying and discussing new ideas and strategies, and identifying other professional learning needed to support success (Capacity Building Series, 2007, p. 2). PLCs are an excellent means for teachers to enhance their learning on how to better support ELLs in their academic achievements.

Post:

Outline how your can support or have supported an effective PLC. How can you measure the succes?

Review and comment on two other postings by your colleagues."