Establish the Group
The document discusses international professional learning communities (PLCs). It provides information on the characteristics and phases of PLCs. Some key points:
- PLCs are groups of educators who collaborate to improve student outcomes through focused inquiry.
- They are data-driven, have distributed leadership, and focus on learner needs and pedagogy.
- The phases include establishing the group and focus, conducting action research, innovating and changing practice, trying new strategies, and sharing outcomes.
- Facilitators help link PLCs to school leadership and ensure effective processes. PLCs should be focused and involve around 6-8 educators. Their work informs school self-
Professional learning communities (PLCs) aim to improve learner outcomes through collaboration. PLCs focus on data and evidence to understand learning, and provide opportunities for teacher empowerment. The key steps in establishing a PLC are to form a group, identify a focus area, conduct action research, innovating and changing practices based on findings, testing and getting feedback, refining approaches, and sharing outcomes with stakeholders. Ultimately, effective PLCs can positively impact pupil learning, teacher professional development, and school practices and policies.
The document discusses the importance of professional learning communities (PLCs) in transforming the Welsh education system to improve student outcomes. It argues that PLCs, when implemented well within and across schools, can build teacher capacity to improve instruction and drive system-wide change. The key aims of Wales' School Effectiveness Framework include reducing achievement gaps and ensuring success for all students through strategies like PLCs, distributed leadership, and increasing collective efficacy.
Cultures Built to Last: Systemic PLCs at WorkCiro Viamontes
This document summarizes key points from the book "Cultures Built to Last: Systemic PLCs at Work" by Richard DuFour and Michael Fullan. The book advocates for professional learning communities (PLCs) as a way to create lasting cultural change across school systems. It discusses how PLCs can be implemented on a large scale through loose-tight leadership that balances autonomy and accountability. The book also emphasizes the importance of ongoing learning, clear direction, and sustained improvement efforts to fully realize the benefits of PLCs over time.
Six Pillars, Five Mistakes, and The Top Ten Best Practices for Building a Str...ohedconnectforsuccess
June 27
2 – 3pm
Room: Deleware C
President Obama set an ambitious goal for education: All students should graduate from high school prepared for college and a career—no matter whom they are or where they come from. The President’s statement rings true in the Ohio Appalachian Collaborative (OAC), an initiative aimed at implementing a successful reform model that can be scaled across rural Ohio and the country. This presentation will showcase the best practices from 22 OAC districts, enabling participants to learn how to build economies of scale, collaborative networks, leverage existing strengths, and partner to align with state and federal priorities to maximize student success.
Main Presenter: Pamela Noeth, Battelle for Kids
Co-Presenter(s): Mark Glasbrenner, Battelle for Kids
Shaping the future of CPD 2016 - report summaryIRIS Connect
A summary of key recommendations from IRIS Connect's "Recruit, train, develop, retain" report. The report addresses the need to invest in professional learning to solve the teacher recruitment and retention crisis and provides advice for teachers, schools and the wider system.
1. The workshop reviewed LAC principles and facilitation skills. Participants shared experiences from exemplary LAC sessions and discussed skills like active listening, managing participation, and keeping groups focused.
2. In an activity, participants observed role plays of LAC sessions and provided feedback. Key facilitation skills identified included ensuring materials were ready, modeling behaviors, and focusing on both content and group process.
3. The importance of skills like active listening, linking ideas, and being concerned with both content and process were discussed. Creating ICT-focused LACs to support teacher training was also presented. Data
From Quality Assurance to Quality Enhancement (2006)JamesDunphy
Presentation given jointly - with David Lines - to the Heads of Educational Development Group in 2006 on the shift from Quality Assurance to Quality Enhancement within Scottish Higher Education
Shaping the future of CPD: Report Recommendations IRIS Connect
An overview of the recommendations from the 'Shaping the future of CPD' report, which discusses 'what works' to improve teaching and learning, challenges the status quo and suggests a course for the future of professional learning. With contributions from David Weston, Vivienne Porritt, Pete Dudley and Philippa Cordingley.
Professional learning communities (PLCs) aim to improve learner outcomes through collaboration. PLCs focus on data and evidence to understand learning, and provide opportunities for teacher empowerment. The key steps in establishing a PLC are to form a group, identify a focus area, conduct action research, innovating and changing practices based on findings, testing and getting feedback, refining approaches, and sharing outcomes with stakeholders. Ultimately, effective PLCs can positively impact pupil learning, teacher professional development, and school practices and policies.
The document discusses the importance of professional learning communities (PLCs) in transforming the Welsh education system to improve student outcomes. It argues that PLCs, when implemented well within and across schools, can build teacher capacity to improve instruction and drive system-wide change. The key aims of Wales' School Effectiveness Framework include reducing achievement gaps and ensuring success for all students through strategies like PLCs, distributed leadership, and increasing collective efficacy.
Cultures Built to Last: Systemic PLCs at WorkCiro Viamontes
This document summarizes key points from the book "Cultures Built to Last: Systemic PLCs at Work" by Richard DuFour and Michael Fullan. The book advocates for professional learning communities (PLCs) as a way to create lasting cultural change across school systems. It discusses how PLCs can be implemented on a large scale through loose-tight leadership that balances autonomy and accountability. The book also emphasizes the importance of ongoing learning, clear direction, and sustained improvement efforts to fully realize the benefits of PLCs over time.
Six Pillars, Five Mistakes, and The Top Ten Best Practices for Building a Str...ohedconnectforsuccess
June 27
2 – 3pm
Room: Deleware C
President Obama set an ambitious goal for education: All students should graduate from high school prepared for college and a career—no matter whom they are or where they come from. The President’s statement rings true in the Ohio Appalachian Collaborative (OAC), an initiative aimed at implementing a successful reform model that can be scaled across rural Ohio and the country. This presentation will showcase the best practices from 22 OAC districts, enabling participants to learn how to build economies of scale, collaborative networks, leverage existing strengths, and partner to align with state and federal priorities to maximize student success.
Main Presenter: Pamela Noeth, Battelle for Kids
Co-Presenter(s): Mark Glasbrenner, Battelle for Kids
Shaping the future of CPD 2016 - report summaryIRIS Connect
A summary of key recommendations from IRIS Connect's "Recruit, train, develop, retain" report. The report addresses the need to invest in professional learning to solve the teacher recruitment and retention crisis and provides advice for teachers, schools and the wider system.
1. The workshop reviewed LAC principles and facilitation skills. Participants shared experiences from exemplary LAC sessions and discussed skills like active listening, managing participation, and keeping groups focused.
2. In an activity, participants observed role plays of LAC sessions and provided feedback. Key facilitation skills identified included ensuring materials were ready, modeling behaviors, and focusing on both content and group process.
3. The importance of skills like active listening, linking ideas, and being concerned with both content and process were discussed. Creating ICT-focused LACs to support teacher training was also presented. Data
From Quality Assurance to Quality Enhancement (2006)JamesDunphy
Presentation given jointly - with David Lines - to the Heads of Educational Development Group in 2006 on the shift from Quality Assurance to Quality Enhancement within Scottish Higher Education
Shaping the future of CPD: Report Recommendations IRIS Connect
An overview of the recommendations from the 'Shaping the future of CPD' report, which discusses 'what works' to improve teaching and learning, challenges the status quo and suggests a course for the future of professional learning. With contributions from David Weston, Vivienne Porritt, Pete Dudley and Philippa Cordingley.
This document discusses professional learning communities (PLCs) and their key components. It outlines the four questions PLCs aim to answer about student learning and lists important foundations like having a shared mission and commitment to continuous improvement. PLCs are meant to impact classroom practice through collaboration, using common assessments and instructional practices, and addressing student needs. Sustainable school change involves addressing not just surface-level strategies but also deeper organizational structures, relationships, and identity. Leadership in PLCs should focus on facilitation, asking questions, and adding value through resources and support.
Research into Effective Professional Learning | IRIS ConnectIRIS Connect
What does the research say about professional development? What really works for improving teaching and learning in schools? Click through to find out.
Digital Professional Learning Communitiesspaul6414
This document discusses digital professional learning communities and how various online tools can be used to facilitate collaboration. It describes social networking platforms like wikis, blogs, Twitter and LinkedIn that allow educators to connect, share resources and ideas. It encourages administrators to develop their own online professional learning communities to extend learning beyond their local schools.
This document provides an overview of professional learning communities (PLCs) in the expanded learning field based on evaluations of 5 PLC initiatives in Oakland, California supported by the S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation over 5 years. PLCs are collaborative groups of professionals that meet regularly to improve their practice through reflection, data review, and strategy sharing. The document finds that PLCs benefit expanded learning program staff, programs, and youth. Staff gain content knowledge and are satisfied with PLCs, programs offer more content-focused activities, and youth receive more exposure to enrichment, though direct youth outcomes are limited. The document outlines best practices for implementing effective expanded learning PLCs including encouraging collaboration, developing participant leadership,
This document discusses developmental advising for Generation Z students. It notes key characteristics of Gen Z, including their adept use of technology, preference for instant gratification, and tendency towards multitasking. The document proposes several strategies for advising Gen Z students, such as using a learner-centered mentoring approach, consulting students in policymaking, and shifting to a rewards system rather than punishments. It emphasizes the importance of communication, collaboration, and providing opportunities for meaningful leadership development and community engagement.
Shaping the future of CPD: Creating a culture of learningKatie Eldridge
Founding Director of Learning Cultures, Glynis Frater explains how building a culture of professional learning in schools will help resolve issues with recruitment & retention.
Discover strategies to increase student engagement in your courses and learn how to use Brightspace tools and college services to aid in student retention.
Alan fletcher presentation online 3 from csalgrhythm
This document summarizes a presentation on sustaining English language teaching projects overseas through communities of practice (CoPs). It discusses that effective continuing professional development (CPD) through CoPs can improve teacher pedagogy, learning outcomes, and ultimately project sustainability. While CoPs have benefits according to literature, practical challenges include managing teacher resistance to change and restrictive local cultures. The presentation proposes implementing CoPs online to connect dispersed teachers, and utilizing strategies like the IDEAS model to address resistance through communication and participation. It also provides examples of online collaborative activities and discusses considering management issues, a SWOT analysis, and an implementation schedule to successfully establish CoPs.
Lieve Leroy how can grasshoppers change ict practiceslievle
The document discusses using a "grassroots" approach to encourage teachers to adopt new information and communication technologies (ICT) in their classrooms. Key aspects of the grassroots approach include allowing teachers to propose small-scale ICT projects, providing support and guidance during implementation, and disseminating successful projects. The approach has been used successfully in Zambia to motivate teachers with little ICT experience and increase ICT use in education.
An Online Learning Community describes the development of the Whakapapa cluster from 2003-2008. The cluster began as an ICT professional development group but faced challenges from school leadership changes and infrastructure issues. A turning point came in 2005 with funding for an eLearning position. The cluster then focused on applying ICT skills to improve student achievement. Key to the cluster's success was establishing shared values, leadership commitment to the cluster vision, and changes in pedagogy supported by professional development.
The document discusses the need for quality education in light of changing global and technological landscapes. It advocates for a student-centered learning environment where instructional factors are meaningful, relevant, and adapt to individual student needs. Technology can support this approach by providing real-world contexts, connections to experts, visualization/analysis tools, and opportunities for feedback and revision. Successful implementation requires educators to receive training, design student-centered courses, and use technology and assessment to understand its impact on student learning.
Quality Enhancement in Teaching and Learning StrategyMark Brown
The document discusses quality enhancement in teaching and learning. It outlines key questions around defining quality in learning and teaching. It also discusses how institutions can design for quality learning experiences through frameworks that include peer review, guidelines for effective practice, learning design tools, and professional development. The implications for institutions include promoting professional trust, giving responsibility for quality back to academics, and building distributed leadership for teaching and learning.
Professional learning communities (PLCs) aim to improve learner outcomes through collaboration. PLCs focus on data and evidence to understand learning, and provide opportunities for teacher empowerment. The key steps in establishing a PLC are to form a group, identify a focus area, conduct action research, innovating and changing practices based on findings, testing and getting feedback, refining approaches, and sharing outcomes with stakeholders. Ultimately, effective PLCs can positively impact pupil learning, teacher professional development, and school practices and policies.
1. Interactive projectors are presented as an alternative to traditional interactive whiteboards for 21st century classrooms. They allow any surface to become an interactive display and are more affordable and flexible.
2. Technology can enhance learning by capturing students' attention, visualizing concepts, and providing access to online resources. However, pedagogical approach is more important than any single tool.
3. The document recommends an interactive projector solution from Boxlight that works with various software and provides an affordable way to bring interactivity to any classroom.
This document describes a portable interactive whiteboard attachment that can turn any surface into an interactive whiteboard when used with a computer and projector. It utilizes CMOS sensors and infrared signals to allow users to control their computer from the projected surface using a pen or wand. It is lightweight, portable, easy to use, and affordable. It has applications for education by enhancing teaching interactions and presentations, as well as for business presentations by allowing interactive engagement from any surface.
BOXLIGHT has been developing, manufacturing,selling, and servicing projectors for schools, government agencies, house of worship, and every customer in between for 25 years.
Classroom Aid Inc. offers several portable interactive whiteboard solutions including interactive projectors and an interactive module that can turn any surface into an interactive whiteboard. The interactive projectors range in price from $1299 to $1899 and can project images up to 150 inches. The lower cost interactive module is $599 and works with any existing projector. Both solutions allow users to wirelessly interact with their computer from any surface like a traditional whiteboard and include software and accessories.
D:\ jessie\ business issues\classroom aid inc\networked_for_learning[1] by enaClassroom Aid, Inc.
This document discusses the need for a new model of education called "networked education" to prepare students for the 21st century. It makes three key points:
1) For students to succeed today, schools must focus on teaching 21st century skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation. The traditional education model is outdated and not keeping up with the changing world.
2) A new "networked education" model relies on connecting educational communities through technology, providing networked tools for teachers and students, and using an Education-Managed Internet Service Provider (Ed-MISP) for robust technology infrastructure.
3) When implemented through an Ed-MISP, networked education can provide personalized, equitable,
Find out what a true Professional Learning Community can do for your students and where your team may be getting stuck. We will discuss Dufour’s PLC model and how you can take it back to your school and begin closing the gap for those students across the entire grade level.
This document discusses professional learning communities (PLCs) and their key components. It outlines the four questions PLCs aim to answer about student learning and lists important foundations like having a shared mission and commitment to continuous improvement. PLCs are meant to impact classroom practice through collaboration, using common assessments and instructional practices, and addressing student needs. Sustainable school change involves addressing not just surface-level strategies but also deeper organizational structures, relationships, and identity. Leadership in PLCs should focus on facilitation, asking questions, and adding value through resources and support.
Research into Effective Professional Learning | IRIS ConnectIRIS Connect
What does the research say about professional development? What really works for improving teaching and learning in schools? Click through to find out.
Digital Professional Learning Communitiesspaul6414
This document discusses digital professional learning communities and how various online tools can be used to facilitate collaboration. It describes social networking platforms like wikis, blogs, Twitter and LinkedIn that allow educators to connect, share resources and ideas. It encourages administrators to develop their own online professional learning communities to extend learning beyond their local schools.
This document provides an overview of professional learning communities (PLCs) in the expanded learning field based on evaluations of 5 PLC initiatives in Oakland, California supported by the S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation over 5 years. PLCs are collaborative groups of professionals that meet regularly to improve their practice through reflection, data review, and strategy sharing. The document finds that PLCs benefit expanded learning program staff, programs, and youth. Staff gain content knowledge and are satisfied with PLCs, programs offer more content-focused activities, and youth receive more exposure to enrichment, though direct youth outcomes are limited. The document outlines best practices for implementing effective expanded learning PLCs including encouraging collaboration, developing participant leadership,
This document discusses developmental advising for Generation Z students. It notes key characteristics of Gen Z, including their adept use of technology, preference for instant gratification, and tendency towards multitasking. The document proposes several strategies for advising Gen Z students, such as using a learner-centered mentoring approach, consulting students in policymaking, and shifting to a rewards system rather than punishments. It emphasizes the importance of communication, collaboration, and providing opportunities for meaningful leadership development and community engagement.
Shaping the future of CPD: Creating a culture of learningKatie Eldridge
Founding Director of Learning Cultures, Glynis Frater explains how building a culture of professional learning in schools will help resolve issues with recruitment & retention.
Discover strategies to increase student engagement in your courses and learn how to use Brightspace tools and college services to aid in student retention.
Alan fletcher presentation online 3 from csalgrhythm
This document summarizes a presentation on sustaining English language teaching projects overseas through communities of practice (CoPs). It discusses that effective continuing professional development (CPD) through CoPs can improve teacher pedagogy, learning outcomes, and ultimately project sustainability. While CoPs have benefits according to literature, practical challenges include managing teacher resistance to change and restrictive local cultures. The presentation proposes implementing CoPs online to connect dispersed teachers, and utilizing strategies like the IDEAS model to address resistance through communication and participation. It also provides examples of online collaborative activities and discusses considering management issues, a SWOT analysis, and an implementation schedule to successfully establish CoPs.
Lieve Leroy how can grasshoppers change ict practiceslievle
The document discusses using a "grassroots" approach to encourage teachers to adopt new information and communication technologies (ICT) in their classrooms. Key aspects of the grassroots approach include allowing teachers to propose small-scale ICT projects, providing support and guidance during implementation, and disseminating successful projects. The approach has been used successfully in Zambia to motivate teachers with little ICT experience and increase ICT use in education.
An Online Learning Community describes the development of the Whakapapa cluster from 2003-2008. The cluster began as an ICT professional development group but faced challenges from school leadership changes and infrastructure issues. A turning point came in 2005 with funding for an eLearning position. The cluster then focused on applying ICT skills to improve student achievement. Key to the cluster's success was establishing shared values, leadership commitment to the cluster vision, and changes in pedagogy supported by professional development.
The document discusses the need for quality education in light of changing global and technological landscapes. It advocates for a student-centered learning environment where instructional factors are meaningful, relevant, and adapt to individual student needs. Technology can support this approach by providing real-world contexts, connections to experts, visualization/analysis tools, and opportunities for feedback and revision. Successful implementation requires educators to receive training, design student-centered courses, and use technology and assessment to understand its impact on student learning.
Quality Enhancement in Teaching and Learning StrategyMark Brown
The document discusses quality enhancement in teaching and learning. It outlines key questions around defining quality in learning and teaching. It also discusses how institutions can design for quality learning experiences through frameworks that include peer review, guidelines for effective practice, learning design tools, and professional development. The implications for institutions include promoting professional trust, giving responsibility for quality back to academics, and building distributed leadership for teaching and learning.
Professional learning communities (PLCs) aim to improve learner outcomes through collaboration. PLCs focus on data and evidence to understand learning, and provide opportunities for teacher empowerment. The key steps in establishing a PLC are to form a group, identify a focus area, conduct action research, innovating and changing practices based on findings, testing and getting feedback, refining approaches, and sharing outcomes with stakeholders. Ultimately, effective PLCs can positively impact pupil learning, teacher professional development, and school practices and policies.
1. Interactive projectors are presented as an alternative to traditional interactive whiteboards for 21st century classrooms. They allow any surface to become an interactive display and are more affordable and flexible.
2. Technology can enhance learning by capturing students' attention, visualizing concepts, and providing access to online resources. However, pedagogical approach is more important than any single tool.
3. The document recommends an interactive projector solution from Boxlight that works with various software and provides an affordable way to bring interactivity to any classroom.
This document describes a portable interactive whiteboard attachment that can turn any surface into an interactive whiteboard when used with a computer and projector. It utilizes CMOS sensors and infrared signals to allow users to control their computer from the projected surface using a pen or wand. It is lightweight, portable, easy to use, and affordable. It has applications for education by enhancing teaching interactions and presentations, as well as for business presentations by allowing interactive engagement from any surface.
BOXLIGHT has been developing, manufacturing,selling, and servicing projectors for schools, government agencies, house of worship, and every customer in between for 25 years.
Classroom Aid Inc. offers several portable interactive whiteboard solutions including interactive projectors and an interactive module that can turn any surface into an interactive whiteboard. The interactive projectors range in price from $1299 to $1899 and can project images up to 150 inches. The lower cost interactive module is $599 and works with any existing projector. Both solutions allow users to wirelessly interact with their computer from any surface like a traditional whiteboard and include software and accessories.
D:\ jessie\ business issues\classroom aid inc\networked_for_learning[1] by enaClassroom Aid, Inc.
This document discusses the need for a new model of education called "networked education" to prepare students for the 21st century. It makes three key points:
1) For students to succeed today, schools must focus on teaching 21st century skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation. The traditional education model is outdated and not keeping up with the changing world.
2) A new "networked education" model relies on connecting educational communities through technology, providing networked tools for teachers and students, and using an Education-Managed Internet Service Provider (Ed-MISP) for robust technology infrastructure.
3) When implemented through an Ed-MISP, networked education can provide personalized, equitable,
Find out what a true Professional Learning Community can do for your students and where your team may be getting stuck. We will discuss Dufour’s PLC model and how you can take it back to your school and begin closing the gap for those students across the entire grade level.
This document discusses action research methodology for improving teaching. It covers several key areas:
1. It introduces the major parts of presenting action research, including context, initiatives, and possibilities.
2. It discusses pedagogy, equity, curriculum, and essential learnings.
3. It provides an overview of the action research process, including identifying problems, collecting data, reflecting and analyzing, taking action, and redefining problems. The goal is to try new ideas in practice and improve teaching and learning.
Aaron Wolowiec, MSA, CAE, CMP, CTA delivered this presentation during the Connect Marketplace on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, and Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, TX.
The document summarizes key points from a training on professional learning communities (PLCs). It discusses two assumptions about teachers and schools impacting student achievement. It defines PLCs and emphasizes the importance of teams analyzing student learning data to improve instruction. The document provides guidance on establishing SMART goals, developing common formative assessments, using data to inform practice, and addressing resistance to change. The overall message is that effective PLCs focus their efforts on improving student learning through collaborative analysis of evidence.
The document summarizes key aspects of professional learning communities (PLCs) discussed during administrator training. It defines PLCs and outlines the core components of effective PLC implementation, including establishing SMART goals, developing common formative assessments, analyzing student performance data, and using results to inform instructional practices. The goal is to build teacher leadership and collaboratively improve student learning outcomes.
Action learning is an approach to problem solving that involves teams working on real problems or challenges while also focusing on learning. It has four key stages: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The process is cyclical, with teams continually refining their approach based on observations and reflections. Action learning aims to simultaneously solve problems while developing leadership skills and enabling lifelong learning through a process of questioning assumptions and considering different perspectives.
This document discusses professional development (PD) practices and strategies. It notes that there is no single most effective PD method and that practices are interrelated and must be integrated. It outlines best practices like mentoring, peer coaching, hands-on activities, and setting goals. It also discusses frameworks for evaluating PD, including KASAB, TPACK, and comparing linear vs. cyclical models. Key points are that teachers need time to explore new strategies, PD must be tailored to audience needs, and ongoing evaluation and reflection are important for effective implementation and improvement.
This document discusses professional development (PD) practices and strategies. It notes that there is no single most effective PD method and that practices are interrelated and must be integrated. It outlines best practices like mentoring, peer coaching, hands-on activities, and setting goals. It also discusses frameworks for evaluating PD, including KASAB, TPACK, and comparing linear vs. cyclical models. Key points are that teachers need time to explore new strategies, PD must be tailored to audience needs, and ongoing evaluation and reflection are important for effective implementation and improvement.
This document summarizes best practices and frameworks for effective professional development (PD). It notes that while mentoring, peer coaching, hands-on activities, and other strategies show promise, the field has not agreed on what makes PD truly effective. The document discusses frameworks like TPACK that emphasize teachers understanding content, pedagogy and technology, and knowing when each is appropriate. It also contrasts linear one-time PD with cyclical PD that incorporates reflection, collaboration, observation and ongoing evaluation. Finally, it questions how to ensure high fidelity of PD implementation and encourage adoption of innovations.
Sarah Maguire - Assessment & feedback for learningcampone
This document outlines a strategic workstream to consolidate existing assessment and feedback initiatives at Ulster University. It proposes establishing several groups to develop online assessment and feedback resources, engage students, provide staff development, and encourage research. The goals are to embed principles of effective assessment and feedback, establish a culture where assessment drives learning, and further develop staff-student partnerships around this theme.
The document discusses performance-based assessment, including defining it, describing its characteristics and types, how to develop and score it, and differentiating tasks for diverse learners. Performance-based assessment evaluates student skills through authentic tasks and products/presentations. It aims to simulate real-world application of skills and provide feedback. Scoring rubrics are used to evaluate student performance on set criteria. Developing high-quality performance tasks and differentiating instructions can help address diverse student needs.
DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF LEARN AND WORK ASSIGNMENTS (LWAs)Ghazally Spahat
The excessive pace of technology change and increasing complexity at the workplace require that employees continuously learn new job skills. In today’s learning organizations, work and learning are integrated.
Objectives of program level SA
Why is the team needed?
What does a team mean?
Basic Principles of a Team
The key elements of a team
Objectives of team building
How to develop teamwork?
First Task of the team
Steps in SA Process
Planning for Monitoring, Learning and EvaluationNora Ferm Nickum
This document provides an overview of how small to medium foundations plan for and approach monitoring, learning, and evaluation (MEL). It finds that foundations are increasingly dedicating more resources to evaluation, with typical spending ranging from 0.7-7.5% of program budgets. Foundations also typically have 3-4 full-time staff focused on MEL functions. The document outlines best practices foundations have identified, including establishing clear MEL principles, basing evaluations on testing strategies/hypotheses, planning evaluations early, streamlining indicators, using third-party evaluators, reviewing staff skills, and ensuring findings are used for learning and adaptation.
Developing an instructional strategy ch 8 TiekaWilkins
This document outlines how to develop an effective instructional strategy. It discusses sequencing content, considering learners' abilities and grouping students. The nine events of instruction are described based on Gagne's conditions of learning, including gaining attention and providing feedback. Constructivism and designing constructive learning environments are also covered. The document concludes by discussing media selection and delivery systems to accomplish instructional goals and objectives.
Action research is a method that integrates action (implementing a plan) with research (understanding the effectiveness of the implementation). It was developed by Kurt Lewin in the 1940s. Unlike traditional academic research, action research involves participants collaboratively identifying issues in their organization and developing improvement processes. It aims for positive educational change through flexible, ongoing cycles of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Action research can be conducted individually by teachers, collaboratively between teachers, or on a wider scale across entire schools or districts. The goal is to solve practical problems and improve practices in real-world settings.
Coverdale training which is a unique training programme developed by Ralph Coverdale.How this training is relevant in the context of agricultural extension for the capacity building of extension professionals is highlighted.
BEST PRACTICE: Identification, Documentation, and Confirmationzorengubalane
This material presents the process and basic guidelines in the identification, documentation, and confirmation of best practice as introduced by SEDIP.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
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2. International Professional Learning
Communities
Enhancing the power and
potential of professional
learning
Engage in mutual
enquiry, focused
collaboration and
reciprocal learning
With and from other
countries around the
world.
3.
4. The Challenge (SEF 2008)
To transform the
education system so that
we ensure success for
each student in each
setting
(Harris, 2008)
6. A Professional Learning Community is
created
• When a group of professionals collaborate and
enquire in order to improve learner outcomes
• The ultimate goal of a PLC can be summed up
in three words: improved learner outcomes.
7. Beth yw CDP? What is a PLC?
Mewn Cymunedau Dysgu Proffesiynol mae addysgwyr yn
• ymrwymo i weithio’n gydweithredol
• cyfranogi mewn penderfyniadau
• meddu ar synnwyr o bwrpas
• derbyn cyfrifoldeb ar y cyd am ddeilliannau eu gwaith
Professional learning communities are where educators
• engage in collaborative work
• participate in decision making
• have a sense of purpose
• accept joint responsibility for the outcomes of their work
8. What is a PLC?
A PLC Not a PLC
Group of professionals working as a team to address specific Formally established or existing group with a continued focus
learner needs arising from the analysis of data/evidence. on a theme, subject or topic.
Chooses the focus of enquiry and the membership of the Prescribed focus and membership (e.g. a working party is given
group. its task or brief).
Imperative to generate new ideas and new practice. Expectation of sharing of existing knowledge, information or
practice.
Operates within a clear cycle of action enquiry. Enquiry is not an expectation.
Leadership is widely distributed and the group chooses its own There is a designated or pre-existing leader of the group.
facilitator.
Each member is accountable for the outcomes of the PLC – One person is responsible for producing minutes, sharing the
there is reciprocal accountability. outcomes, reporting etc
Disbands and reforms with a new focus on enquiry and Continued membership and work of established group is
changed membership. ongoing.
Assesses its impact directly on learner outcomes and has a Engages in reporting and written dissemination.
responsibility to share these outcomes with others.
Independent and Interdependent learning Dependent learning
Reflection upon individual and collective learning based on
evidence.
Community of Learners Co-operative Participants
9. Nodweddion CDP
Characteristics of a PLC
Wedi ei hysbysu gan ddata
Data informed
Arweinyddiaeth Dosranedig
Distributed Leadership
Ffocws ar Anghenion y Dysgwr
Focused on Learner Needs
Rhoi sylw i Addysgeg
Attention to Pedagogy
Cael ei yrru gan ymholiad – deilliannau’n
arwain at newid mewn ymarfer
Enquiry driven- outcomes lead to
change in practice
10. National PLC Model
1.Sefydlu’r Grŵp/
Establish the Group
7. Rhannu
2.Adnabod Ffocws/
Deilliannau/ Sharing
Identify a Focus
Outcomes
Ymestyn Sefydlu
Extend Establish
6. Mireinio/
3. Ymholiad
Gweithredol/
Refining Action Enquiry
5. Treialu ac Adborth 4. Cyflwyno a Newid/
/ Trialling and Innovation and
Feedback Change
Ymholi
Enquire
11. Phases 1 and 2
Using data to identify a specific focus for the PLC
12. How do you start?
Use data to identify a particular issue or problem
for a group of learners
Establish a team to enquire into ways of
overcoming this issue or problem
Agree a set of enquiry or research activities
Identify a group facilitator
13. What Data?
• Core Data Sets
• Assessment Data
• Performance Data
• Class/Year Group Data
• Test Data
14. Use Data
To identify a specific learner needs i.e.
• Reading comprehension with a group of boys
in year 6
• How do we improve the reading
comprehension of boys in year 6?
15. PLCs
• Start and End with Data
• Without data you cannot gauge the impact of
your PLC on learner outcomes
16. FAQs
• How long should a PLC last?
• The life cycle of a PLC is determined by the depth of enquiry that the team is
expected to undertake but lasts no more than a year as each year the cohort of
students change and by association the issue/focus relating to those learners will
also change.
• How many people should be involved in a PLC?
• Ideally there should be no more than six to eight participants in a PLC as this
ensures effective contribution from all participants. Any less than three to four
staff means there might not be sufficient depth and challenge within the team.
• Should the headteacher be involved in a PLC?
The headteacher has to initially be a participant in a PLC in order to a) in order to
fully understand the PLC process b) to be able to support subsequent PLCs within
the school- However when PLCs become a natural way of working within the
school, the head takes responsibility for ensuring their work is reflected and
embedded in the annual self evaluation and school development planning cycle.
17. Summer Term
School Self
Evaluation
identifies
learner needs
Clear focus of
Assessing enquiry
Impact of PLC agreed
Spring Term
PLCs:
Links to SDP
Ongoing
Collaborative
Collection of
Action
data and
Research
evidence
Trialling new
strategies:
Refinement
of practice
Autumn Term
18. FAQ
What is the Role of Facilitator?
• Links the work of the PLC with the school leadership team
• Develops an action plan for the PLC team
• Feeds into planning of school development plan
• Oversees effective communication, monitoring and co-
ordination processes.
• Ensures appropriate links with other schools are formed
• Monitors development of new knowledge and transfer of
practice
• Consults children about the success of their learning
arising from the PLC work.
19.
20. Ask, Reflect and Question
• What research is there on…?
• Other teachers' practice
• Where do we get more information?
• Agree what PLC members will do
before the next meeting
22. Phase 4
New strategies
and approaches
are trialled by
the PLC team
23. FAQs
• What if the PLC goes off at a tangent?
This is where the role of the facilitator (internal and external) is crucial to
ensure that the PLC team remains focused and enthused.
• What if the focus is too broad?
If the focus is too broad then the group has to continually refine until it is
precise enough for the group to address. So for example, improving
literacy is too broad and presents too big a task for a PLC.
• Where does the time come from?
Schools allocate time and resources at different times of the year
according to need. For example, use of staff development/CPD/ money to
support school visits, use of dedicated in service training time for PLC
work and the abandonment of other meetings in favour of PLC meetings.
26. Phase 7 1.Sefydlu’r Grŵp/
Establish the Group
PLC team reports 7. Rhannu Deilliannau/ 2.Adnabod Ffocws/
Sharing Outcomes Identify a Focus
findings and
recommendations to
all staff / governors
6. Mireinio/
3. Ymholiad
Gweithredol/
PLC team shares Refining Action Enquiry
outcomes with other
schools
5. Treialu ac Adborth / 4. Cyflwyno a Newid/
Trialling and Feedback Innovation and Change
27. FAQ
• How is enthusiasm maintained after several
iterations of PLCs?
Every cohort of students presents a new set of
challenges so while the PLC process may be
the same the focus will be completely
different and will be a new and exciting
learning opportunity for staff.
28. FAQs
• Who monitors the work and outcomes of the PLC?
The PLC is accountable to the whole school and they have a direct
responsibility to share and disseminate their findings regularly. The
external facilitator and the management team of the school has a
joint responsibility for monitoring progress and the outcomes of a
PLC.
• How is the impact of a PLC measured?
The impact measures need to relate directly to the particular focus
or issue that the PLC is trying to address or improve. The impact
initially will be in terms of changes in teaching/classroom practices.
Subsequently, these changes in classroom/teaching practices
should lead to improved learning outcomes which can be
measured.
29. .
The Impact of our PLC
• Reviewing Evidence
• Revisiting Data
• PLC reports and updates of progress
• External viewpoints and assessments,
inspection
30. Impact of the PLC
Change in Learner Outcomes:
Change in Professional Practices
31. Effective PLCs -7 Tests
• Clarity of focus
• Consistent and creative use of data
• Collaboration with purpose
• Communication of intent and outcomes
• Capacity building through engagement and
involvement of others
• Coherent action
• Change in learning outcomes and professional
practice
32. Extending
Across Schools and Heads
Teachers
Nationally Sustaining
(PLC on line) PLCs
Between Schools PLCs within Governors
Networks schools Support staff
/Clusters of PLCs
Across Schools
Pupils
Internationally
(iPLC)
33. Power of Extended Collaboration
• The power of extended
professional collaboration
is not only seen within
PLCs but also in
networks, clusters and
partnerships.
How closely is our focus linked to teaching and learning? How closely is our focus connected to the needs of the students?Can PLC teams describe what they intend “to do”?
It could be as simple as one member of the group doing some reading and telling the rest of the group about it. It could be as complicated as the whole group setting up a cross-phase research project