plcs and how they work

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Professional Learning

Communities and how they work

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Simon Ford British Council Wales


Why PLCs? Pam CDP?

The ultimate goal of a PLC can be summed up in three words; improved learner outcomes.

Teachers working together, learning from each other and making a difference through collaborative activities.

Better learning outcomes and wellbeing for children and young people regardless of their socio economic background.


What is a PLC? Beth yw CDP?

PLCs focus on leaner and learning outcomes.

PLCs use data and evidence.

PLCs provide opportunities for professional empowerment.


1: Establish the group Sefydlu’r grwp

How long should a PLC last?

How man people should be involved in a PLC?

Should the headteacher always be involved in a PLC?


2: Identify a focus Adnabod ffocws

How do you start?

What data can be used?

Who takes the lead?


3: Action enquiry Ymholiad gweithredol

What research is there?

What are other teachers practicing?

Where do we get more information?


4: Innovation and change Cyflwyno a newid

What if the PLC goes off at a tangent?

What if the focus is too broad?

Where does the time come from?


5: Trailing and feedback Treilau ac adborth

How effective is my teaching?

What teaching strategies accelerate and improve learning?

What is the impact on the learner?


6: Refining Mireinio

Who monitors the work and outcomes of the PLC?

How is the impact of a PLC measured?

How is enthusiasm maintained after several iterations of a PLC?


7: Sharing outcomes Rhannu Deilliannau

Who do we report to?

What should we share?

How can we go further?


Impact? Effaith?

What was the impact of PLC activities on pupil learning?

How do the group members feel about the impact of the PLC on their own professional development?

How has the PLC impacted on practices and policies?

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