PLCs

An ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action.

• Personal Learning Centers

• Personal Learning Communities

• Prominent Learning Capstones

• Practical Learning Communities

Select the option that best describes a PLC.

• Collaborative Culture

• Collective Inquiry about Current Practices

• Action Oriented

• Looks at Results

The purpose of a PLC is to bring together educators who have a common interest in learning and are committed to supporting each other.

• True

• False

Learning in a Community creates a less diverse workspace because you may speak less due to increased numbers.

• True

• False

PLCs can offer an opportunity for professional development especially in fields that are constantly _______

Mentors provide guidance to help individuals reach their goals or advance their careers.

• True

• False

______ and ______ can help educators identify areas where they may need further development

• Communication and Reflection

• Meetings and Seminars

• Reflection and Feedback

• Formative and Summative Assessments

The purpose of a PLC is to provide a supportive community where individuals can learn from each other

• True

• False

Improvement through professional learning communities is only possible if teachers collaborate and focus on the ‘______’ of improving learning and teaching

• Summative Assessments

• Real Work

• Formative Assessments

• Classroom Design Element

Assessments provide educators with _____ on student progress and inform instruction.

• Understanding

• Emotions

• Culture

• Data