BPT1501 Assignment 3
Unique Code: 866670
BPT1501
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, BPT1501 Assignment 3
Unique Code: 866670
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QUESTION 1
Define what is meant by a professional learning communities (PLC).
1.1. Please write in your own words. Do not quote directly from the study guide
1.1.1. Definition of a professional learning communities (PLC. 5
A PLC is when a group of professionals (in this case educators) come together to share
their knowledge, information and resources with each other. Teachers need to be
lifelong learners and a PCL helps them to keep learning and expand their knowledge of
their specific subject. At PCLs educators can extend their methodologies and
knowledge which ultimately benefits the learners. These gatherings allow teachers to
compare their teaching style, materials and strategies with other educators. This
process will help benefit the entire Education Department as the needs of the students
will be met and the educators can set new reachable goals in their syllabus.
Look at the nine (9) components of a PLC on the diagram in the question paper.
Choose FIVE (5) of the PLC components from the diagram, and explain what these five
components tell us about how a PLC functions to improve teaching and learning at a
school.
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How a PLC functions to improve teaching and
FIVE chosen components learning at a school.
The PLC would assist teachers and schools to
improve the curriculum as educators could
compare and alter the curriculum to best suit the
students. Schools in disadvantaged areas could
be assisted as they are given and would have
access to more information, activities and
resources for that curriculum. The increase in
recourses in schools would inadvertently assist
1. The curriculum the learners in getting better grades.
Collaboration is the process of working with
someone or a group to ultimately reach a goal or
produce something. PCL groups could work
together to improve the teaching and learning of
students. These groups allow for teachers to
compare their standards of teaching to other
educators and ultimately improve their work
2. Collaboration ethic, teaching skills and resources.
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Unique Code: 866670
BPT1501
1|Page
, BPT1501 Assignment 3
Unique Code: 866670
_
QUESTION 1
Define what is meant by a professional learning communities (PLC).
1.1. Please write in your own words. Do not quote directly from the study guide
1.1.1. Definition of a professional learning communities (PLC. 5
A PLC is when a group of professionals (in this case educators) come together to share
their knowledge, information and resources with each other. Teachers need to be
lifelong learners and a PCL helps them to keep learning and expand their knowledge of
their specific subject. At PCLs educators can extend their methodologies and
knowledge which ultimately benefits the learners. These gatherings allow teachers to
compare their teaching style, materials and strategies with other educators. This
process will help benefit the entire Education Department as the needs of the students
will be met and the educators can set new reachable goals in their syllabus.
Look at the nine (9) components of a PLC on the diagram in the question paper.
Choose FIVE (5) of the PLC components from the diagram, and explain what these five
components tell us about how a PLC functions to improve teaching and learning at a
school.
1.2. 15
How a PLC functions to improve teaching and
FIVE chosen components learning at a school.
The PLC would assist teachers and schools to
improve the curriculum as educators could
compare and alter the curriculum to best suit the
students. Schools in disadvantaged areas could
be assisted as they are given and would have
access to more information, activities and
resources for that curriculum. The increase in
recourses in schools would inadvertently assist
1. The curriculum the learners in getting better grades.
Collaboration is the process of working with
someone or a group to ultimately reach a goal or
produce something. PCL groups could work
together to improve the teaching and learning of
students. These groups allow for teachers to
compare their standards of teaching to other
educators and ultimately improve their work
2. Collaboration ethic, teaching skills and resources.
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