1. Module Three

2. PLC’s What are they?
A small group of professionals organized to explore, discuss, research, debate and account for best practices in teaching and learning
Click on the picture at right for an introduction to PLC’s by Richard and Rebecca DuFour
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3. How to get started… Identify a topic to study or common interest
Invite others who would be interested
Find resources
Decide how, when and where you will meet
Discuss!
Follow up with each other
Q & A
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4. Blue Dots Look at where you placed your blue dot on the chart.
Organize yourselves in large groups based on your phase of teacher attitudes.
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5. Blue Dots
Within your large groups, answer this question: In terms of support, what do you need to help move you forward professionally?
As you listen to other’s answers, see if you can find 2-3 others who are similar or complementary to you.
You’ve just made a PLC. Exchange addresses.
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