The project involves installing three interventions in ONE
So what is the idea?
The idea is to encourage Tobago schools to implement Networked learning communities (NLCs) including Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
The PLCs will engage in action research and do so through a culture of coaching as a form or professional learning.
Beyond PLCs
We are also promoting interorganizational collaboration in the form of school networks or clusters as well as networks of teachers within schools. We aim for two follow ups and monitoring.
What are PLNs?
Networks are ‘groups or systems of interconnected people and organizations (including schools) whose aims and purposes include the improvement of learning and aspects of well-being known to affect learning
PLNs are more than PLCs. PLCS are school based. Networks extends the idea to individuals at different levels and institutions. Schools can be networked in clusters and so can administrators. You are now in a principal PLN.
The School of Education at the University of the West Indies have steadfastly promoted the PLC concept for schools. However, as a system reform, we promote PLNs, understanding the broader significance of networking and the value of interschool collaboration.
Please read Networks for learning and development across school education
Also what the research says about professional learning networks and communities
What are PLCS?
A group of people sharing and critically interrogating their practice in an ongoing, reflective, collaborative, inclusive, learning-oriented, growth-promoting way.
What are the charateristics of PLCs?
Enjoy the videos which help you come to grips with installing and using PLCs in your school
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