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Professional Learning Communities: Collaboration in Teaching at the High School Level. Suzanne Grambush Shawna Groulx Matt Sayers Matt Shanafelt Sherri Smarch. Professional Learning Communities. Background Richard DuFour Robert V. Bullough Jr. 3 Big Ideas of a PLC Focus on learning - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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SUZANNE GRAMBUSHSHAWNA GROULX
MATT SAYERSMATT SHANAFELTSHERRI SMARCH
Professional Learning Communities: Collaboration in Teaching at the High School
Level
Professional Learning Communities
BackgroundRichard DuFourRobert V. Bullough Jr.
3 Big Ideas of a PLC •Focus on learning •Build a Collaborative Culture•Focus on Results
6 Essential Characteristics of a PLC •Shared mission, vision, values, goals •Collaborative teams •Focused on learning •Collective inquiry•Action orientation •Experimentation
Professional Learning Communities
Our MotivationImprove student
learning/achievement Increase collaboration
among staffMeet the needs of our
sub-groupsIncrease use and
understanding of best practices
Professional Learning Communities
AbstractProfessional Learning Communities (PLC) have become a rapidly growing trend in the American public school system. Leaders of this trend, such as Richard DuFour, are guided by research that suggests that best practices include collaboration, common assessment, and communication among staff members. Grand Blanc and Hartland High Schools have embarked on a crusade to implement PLCs to improve student learning. The study focused the impact on student learning through the implementation of the PLC concept. Results show that ample time is a key factor in the proper execution of PLCs.
Professional Learning Communities
MethodologyStaff SurveysStudent Interview
sPLC Leader Interv
iews
Professional Learning Communities
Research Questions1. To what degree have PLC
principles been implemented?
2. How has the implementation of PLC principles impacted student achievement?
3. How could the implementation of PLCs be improved?
Professional Learning Communities
Research Question 1To what degree have PLC principles been
implemented?
Grand Blanc High School•Common Assessment•Scheduled time to meet•Scope and sequence for all classes established
Hartland High School•Common Assessment•Scheduled time to meet•Common planning period
Professional Learning Communities
Research Question 2How has the implementation of PLC principles
impacted student achievement?
Grand Blanc High School•15.2%-12.1% decrease in D’s and E’s 2007-2008 – 2008-2009•100% of leaders believe PLCs have improved teaching•Focus changed from teaching to learning•Teachers focused on data driven instruction•Similar content and expectations
Hartland High School•13.0%-12.0% decrease in D’s in E’s 2007-2008-2008-2009•Teachers are more willing to re-teach material• Use data to improve student learning•98.4% use PLC time to discuss how to help students •Similar content and expectations
Professional Learning Communities
Research Question 3How could the implementation of PLCs be
improved?
Grand Blanc High School•More time•Clearer direction/objectives from administration•Build trust
Hartland High School•More time•Clarification on PLC model•Build trust
Professional Learning Communities
ConclusionsPLCs, an effective
tool improving teaching student achievement rigorous coursework
Effective PLCs adequate planning
time for teachers trust and collaboration training planning
Professional Learning Communities
RecommendationsTargeted student support programsAbility to create additional PLCs based on
common interestsCommon planning periods for staffFostering an atmosphere of open communication
and trust among staffAbility to visit and learn from other schoolsA commitment to teacher training and
preparedness programsA commitment to additional time for teachers to
collaborate
Professional Learning Communities
Future ResearchAdditional study of student achievement, best
practice and student assessment Compare and contrast the success of other PLC
models with other schools in MichiganContinue to measure and analyze the
effectiveness of the PLC model at GBHS and HHS
Measure student success/achievement through additional measures (ACT, graduation rates, student referrals, success in college, etc.)