Good morning everyone,
Stephen found and suggested the following article for us to read over. It could be a good one for generating some online discussion as well! Stephen, if you want to kick us off with some entry questions, that could serve us well?
I found this article particularly good in outlining the various aspects of EPLC’s. I am not sure what types of resourses and structures to which the article refers and think that is something to consider. I also wonder what guidelines one would use to “evaluate” and techniques one would use to insure the sustainability of the PLC. The article also brings to mind the aspects from Danielson whereby teacher leaders are optimistic, enthusiastic, and basically “people people”. I am reminded of the quotes by Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” … “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” Perhaps those phrases put into concrete terms may promote positive school culture. . .thinking by keyboard.