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In addition, they give a feeling of teamwork to teachers and administrators, and make them realize they must work as a team, rather than separate entities, to establish and reach goals and objectives. Ultimately, professional learning communities inspire "confidence and competence" (Fullan, 2003, p. 44), not only in students, but in teachers as well.
Teamwork has often been utilized in the business environment to improve performance and production, and the same principle applies in this model of professional learning communities. They build a teamwork environment in the school and in surrounding schools, and make the educators more involved in the process and development of educational methods and tools. Another important, even vital aspect of professional learning communities is their commitment to continuous improvement and results. With a team constantly monitoring the learning and teaching goals of a school, these communities can implement and continue great change and growth, using collective...
They have become extremely popular in Great Britain, and they are spreading in many areas of the United States. Many schools spend much time preparing to implement this program, but many experts believe the best way to begin is simply to jump in and implement a program (after study, of course). It is clear it is not simple to implement this program in a school or a district, but the benefits are more than worth the difficulties, and once the program is implemented, it is much easier to continue, grow, and mold the program for current and future needs. Professional learning communities are tools that will serve schools and students today and in the future.
References
Fullan, M. (2003). Change forces with a vengeance. London: RoutledgeFalmer.
Joyce, B. (2004). At odds: Strategic planning- How are professional learning communities created? Phi Delta Kappan, 86(1), 76.
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