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Professional Learning Communities

Science Teachers EhE Session. Professional Learning Communities. HELP!? It's a give and take thing. What do we bring?. Experienced Teacher Tried and true methods Resources Scope/ sequence Big picture other:. New Teacher New approaches and methods Recent education

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Professional Learning Communities

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  1. Science Teachers EhE Session Professional Learning Communities

  2. HELP!? It's a give and take thing

  3. What do we bring? Experienced Teacher Tried and true methods Resources Scope/ sequence Big picture other: New Teacher New approaches and methods Recent education Energy/enthusiasm Lots of questions other:

  4. Looking at PLCs Definition: Teachers working collaboratively, with a focus on results; to improve student learning Focus: process is driven by results; what works? Requirements: OPENNESS –see other ways of doing things, share what works VULNERABILITY–admit weaknesses; ask for help DESIRE –share strategies, to see students succeed

  5. Professional… • Shared commitment to EhE vision/ goals • Frequent communication • Commitment to positive dialogue • Personal attention to details • Confidentiality

  6. Learning… • All students can succeed • Best practices for learning • Assessment driven instruction • Flow of information to colleagues within and between schools

  7. Community… • Staff work together; not in isolation • Collaborative planning and shared resources • Common assessment and evaluation strategies by subject and level • Commitment to asking for help and offering help to colleagues

  8. What does this look like? Welcome to the Science Wiki-Well ! Convenient communication (group email) Central location for posting (Wiki) General resources Course related materials Other: Links to helpful web-resources (Wiki) Community! Especially for small schools Help! Especially for new teachers Fun! 

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