PLC Foundations Flashcard

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According to the Solution Tree model, what is the fundamental purpose of a PLC?

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To ensure all students learn at high levels.

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Which of the following are the "Three Big Ideas" that form the foundation of a PLC? Options: Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge; Data, Instruction, and Assessment; Standards, Curriculum, and Instruction;

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A Focus on Learning, A Collaborative Culture, and A Results Orientation

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What are the "Four Critical Questions" that guide the work of a collaborative team in a PLC?

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1. What do we want students to know and be able to do? 2. How will we know if they have learned it? 3. How will we respond when they don't learn? 4. How will we respond when they already know it?

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In a PLC, collaboration is optional and left to individual teacher preference.

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False

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The difference between a "team" and a "collaborative team" in the context of a PLC is:

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A collaborative team in a PLC works interdependently to achieve common goals, while a team may simply work together without shared accountability.

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Which of the following are the three big ideas of a Professional Learning Community (PLC)? A Focus on Teaching, A Collaborative Culture, and A Results Orientation; A Focus on Learning, A Competitive Culture, and A Results Orientation; A Focus on Learning, A Collaborative Culture, and A Results Orientation; A Focus on Learning, A Collaborative Culture, and A Results Process

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A Focus on Learning, A Collaborative Culture, and A Results Orientation

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What are the four critical questions of learning in a PLC?

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What do we want students to know and be able to do? How will we know if they have learned it? How will we respond when they don't learn? How will we respond when they already know it?

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Collaboration is an optional component of the PLC process.

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False

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What is a 'team' in a PLC, and how is it different from a group of people who work together?

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A 'team' in a PLC is interdependent and works together to achieve a common goal for which they are mutually accountable. They are focused on the four critical questions of learning.

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What does it mean for a PLC team to be 'results-oriented'?

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Being 'results-oriented' ensures that the team's efforts are actually improving student achievement. It moves the focus from 'Did we teach it?' to 'Did they learn it?'. The results that matter most are tangible evidence of student learning, such as results from common formative assessments, not just completion of activities.