EDUC 5143

The Professional Learning Community

St. Thomas University

Dr. Ray Williams Off. - BMH 316 RayWilliams@STU.CA Tel. 452-9589

Jan. 7th - Mar. 1st,  2019                                                            Mon. & Wed.: 10:30 to 12:20 PM                                                             BMH 205

This course examines the new operating system being used in schools in both New Brunswick and other Canadian provinces. The topics covered impact every aspect of teaching and fundamentally redefine the role of teachers and administrators. Class discussion will focus on the four key questions that differentiate this organizational approach from traditional schooling. Students will examine the six pillars that define the professional learning community. Topics for discussion will include building a shared vision, teacher collaboration, conflict resolution, identification of essential curriculum, common assessments, and learning interventions.

Course Evaluation: Class Participation                      12% In Class Reflections                    50% Case Studies                                 8 % PLC Presentation                         30%                                                          DuFour Text  - Cynthia Chapter Course Topics 4 - 6 - 4 PLC 2018 Class Website                         PLC 2019 Class Website                                  Wednesday Feb 13, 2019 A B

Objectives Timetable Readings Hord Additional Resources School Improvement Indicators Grading System Notes on Motivation TKI Notes Conflict and Resistance Change Game Guidelines

School Report for Anytown Elementary School School Report for Briggs High School Systemic Interventions IDI  DSSI

Trust Photos 2019 Team and Trust Planning Notes Crucial Conversations School Instrument March 2017    School Instrument Activity Teaming & Trust Balancing Inquiry and Advocacy. Personality - Enhancing Teams and Trust

Core Text:

DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., & Many, T. (2006/2010). Learning by Doing: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work. Solution Tree, Bloomington, IN.