Professional Learning Communities - 6 views
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#2 Maricela Gonzalez on 28 Sep 14My initial response to Jessica Garcia's Article Post- I think there is great benefit to PLC's. There is so much knowledge that needs to be communicated to teachers, and these meetings seem to be a great way to have that occur. On the one hand PLC's provide teachers with the needed resources and district mandates that need to be implemented in order to be in compliance. Teachers from a common department come together and plan their instructional calendars, lesson plans, learn new systems, and voice their concerns or provide others with the knowledge of their own innovative workshops or relay workshop information they've learned.
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#3 Maricela Gonzalez on 28 Sep 14@ Jessica Garcia- That PLC time becomes extremely valuable when you have a well-oiled machine backing up your meetings. However, on the flip side I have been to PLC meetings where it seems like no one has any mutual respect for each other, and not much but arguing seems to occur. I think that in order to take effective advantage of PLC time, teachers must learn to follow a structured PLC calendar, and respect each other's voice.
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#4 Maricela Gonzalez on 28 Sep 14@ Jessica Garcia- Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) have become the norm at school districts around the country. The first time that I ever was a part of an actual required PLC was about two years ago. At first, I did not like the idea behind PLC's because I would much rather work on my own, and receive online trainings from the comfort of my own classroom. However, I have learned that it is critical that teachers from mutual departments come together