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Learning by Doing: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work®
25 years on, the PLC at Work® process continues to produce results across the United States and worldwide. In this fourth edition of the bestseller Learning by Doing, the authors use updated research and time-tested knowledge to address current education challenges, from learning gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic to the need to drive a highly effective multitiered system of supports.
This book will help K–12 administrators, school leaders, and teacher
Build shared knowledge of both critical vocabulary and the concepts underlying the key PLC terms
Learn new, more in-depth strategies for coaching in a PLC at Work
Make honest assessments of student learning, examine their school culture, and implement conventional practices from a fresh, critical perspective
Take immediate and specific steps to close the knowing-doing gap and implement PLC concepts in their school and district
Recognize that the knowledge needed to support students in achieving higher levels is readily available, and the next step is to transform this awareness into an action plan for school improvement
Follow the step-by-step format outlined in each chapter to advance their school’s PLC journey and drive continuous improvement
Introduction
Chapter 1: A Guide to Action for Professional Learning Communities at Work
Chapter 2: Defining a Clear and Compelling Purpose
Chapter 3: Building the Collaborative Culture of a Professional Learning Community
Chapter 4: Coaching Collaborative Teams in a Professional Learning Community at Work
Chapter 5: Creating a Results Orientation in a Professional Learning Community
Chapter 6: Establishing a Focus on Learning
Chapter 7: Creating Team-Developed Common Formative Assessments
Chapter 8: Responding When Some Students Don’t Learn
Chapter 9: Hiring, Orienting, and Retaining New Staff
Chapter 10: Addressing Conflict and Celebrating in a Professional Learning Community
Chapter 11: Implementing the Professional Learning Community Process Districtwide
Touching the Emotions—Creating a Culture of Caring
References
Index
This book will help K–12 administrators, school leaders, and teacher
Build shared knowledge of both critical vocabulary and the concepts underlying the key PLC terms
Learn new, more in-depth strategies for coaching in a PLC at Work
Make honest assessments of student learning, examine their school culture, and implement conventional practices from a fresh, critical perspective
Take immediate and specific steps to close the knowing-doing gap and implement PLC concepts in their school and district
Recognize that the knowledge needed to support students in achieving higher levels is readily available, and the next step is to transform this awareness into an action plan for school improvement
Follow the step-by-step format outlined in each chapter to advance their school’s PLC journey and drive continuous improvement
Introduction
Chapter 1: A Guide to Action for Professional Learning Communities at Work
Chapter 2: Defining a Clear and Compelling Purpose
Chapter 3: Building the Collaborative Culture of a Professional Learning Community
Chapter 4: Coaching Collaborative Teams in a Professional Learning Community at Work
Chapter 5: Creating a Results Orientation in a Professional Learning Community
Chapter 6: Establishing a Focus on Learning
Chapter 7: Creating Team-Developed Common Formative Assessments
Chapter 8: Responding When Some Students Don’t Learn
Chapter 9: Hiring, Orienting, and Retaining New Staff
Chapter 10: Addressing Conflict and Celebrating in a Professional Learning Community
Chapter 11: Implementing the Professional Learning Community Process Districtwide
Touching the Emotions—Creating a Culture of Caring
References
Index
587 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 7, 2024
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July 16, 2024
It wasn’t the most cohesive read. There were nuggets that inspired thinking, but you need a pretty extensive background in the PLC process to provide context for the content.
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