Teams in professional learning communities (PLCs) relentlessly question the status quo, seek new methods of teaching and learning, test the methods, and then reflect on the results together.
-Rick DuFour, EdD. An educational advocate noted for developing strategies to create collaborative teaching environments K-12.
When students know what they are learning and the lesson flows well, students learn more. Teacher clarity is likely to ensure that the impact on students is significantly greater than average.
-John Hattie. A researcher of evidence based quantitative methodologies on the influences of student achievement.
When schools and districts shift their coaching efforts from individuals to teams, they amplify the positive effects on teaching and learning.
-Amplify Your Impact, Coaching Collaborative Teams in PLCs at Work.
A high level of teacher collaboration significantly improves student achievement. PLCs that examine student work and analyze data more frequently have higher levels of teacher morale.
-Lindsey Devers Basileo. Senior Research Analyst at Learning Sciences International.