Characteristics of Professional Learning Community

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are groups of educators who meet regularly to reflect on practices, share ideas and expertise, and work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and academic performance. Despite copious evidence of the benefits of this collaborative culture, the implementation of Professional Learning Communities still involves many challenges. In this module, expert Becca Lindahl first describes the process of reviewing literature and conducting research, then explores the defining characteristics of effective PLCs. By the end of this learning module, the learner will be able to: Demonstrate how to properly conduct research. Describe the importance of shared leadership and the dangers of teacher isolationism. Recognize the barriers to successful Professional Learning Communities. (3 Hours) Course Code - IBCOPLCO