What is a Professional Learning Community? NaKishia D. Glenn Gardner-Webb University Abstract Throughout this paper you will be able to gain more knowledge on what a Professional Learning Community (PLC) is. I will explore two different areas: general characteristics of PLCs and the big ideas that are associated with them. I will refer to different types of students throughout this paper. When I mention high achievers I will be referring to those are students whose test scores put them in the
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that proves to lead towards student learning and higher achievement including strong leadership‚ clear and shared mission‚ vision‚ values‚ and goals‚ collective inquiry‚ action oriented‚ collaborative teams that work interdependently‚ a focus on student learning and results oriented. These ideas are represented within a Professional Learning Community (PLC). To become a PLC‚ a staff must make changes in their actions and work together focusing on student learning. PLC’s have evolved out of failed
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The Professional Learning Community By Louis Stoll ‚ 2006 As per my goal setting on this paper are to learn what are meant by PLC and CoP as well as and become a good leader in today’s education. Professional Learning Community (PLC) is “an inclusive and mutually supportive group of people with collaborative‚ reflective‚ and growth-oriented approach towards investigating and learning more about their practice in order to improve pupils’ learning" (Stoll‚ p. 104). Professional refers to a specialized
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TOOL KIT Is Yours a Learning Organization? Using this assessment tool‚ companies can pinpoint areas where they need to foster knowledge sharing‚ idea development‚ learning from mistakes‚ and holistic thinking. by David A. Garvin‚ Amy C. Edmondson‚ and Francesca Gino L Daniel Chang EADERS MAY THINK that getting their organizations to learn is only a matter of articulating a clear vision‚ giving employees the right incentives‚ and providing lots of training. This assumption is not merely
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attending seminars‚ conferences‚ or attaining advanced degrees; but in most cases‚ there is a wealth of knowledge in the very building in which they teach. Many administrators have caught on to the concept of Professional Learning Communities (PLC). Basically‚ a Professional Learning Community is a group of teachers who work together to share ideas and concepts‚ and to analyze data in relation to instruction. The goal is to discover new teaching strategies and to improve instruction. Research has
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2012 Unit 502: Promote Professional Development Unit code: SHC 52 Unit summary The purpose of this unit is to assess the learner’s knowledge‚ understanding and skills required to promote the professional duty to maintain the currency of knowledge and skills and the need to continually reflect on and improve practice. 1. Understand principles of professional development 1.1 Explain the importance of continually improving knowledge and practice An important principle of CPD is that it includes
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The key to improving student success is to build an organization that is capable of meeting the same expectations asked of the students. The most important skills required for 21st century education consist of communication‚ collaboration‚ creativity‚ and critical thinking. In order to provide these skills for students‚ teachers must pose the same skills. This course teaches the readers the importance of having a professional learning community also known as PLC in the school system. Having individuals
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SHC 52 Understand the principles of professional development In order to develop our knowledge further we must be able to reflect on our current practice. Reflecting on our own practice is important because it allows us to assess what we are doing well and identify areas where we might like/need more training or guidance. This will help to ensure that we are performing to the best we can and are meeting all necessary standards and expectations within our nursery’s policies and procedures. It
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BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development ASSESSMENT 1 TASK A: RESEARCH RESUME WRITING Four tips to improve my Resume:- 1. Know the purpose of your resume. 2. Back up your qualities and strengths. 3. Sell yourself. 4. Update your resume regularly. TASK B: UP-TO-DATE_RESUME TASK C: PEER REVIEW |Peer’s Name: |Katy Smith |Phone Number: |
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SCH52: Promote professional development Unit Ref L/602/2578 1. Understand principles of professional development 1.3 Compare the use of different sources and systems of support for professional development There are many types of systems and support formats for professional development. A thorough induction from the beginning of employment or placement can highlight possible future training requirements and the staff handbook with policies and procedures can be issued. Once an induction is
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