1. The Professional Learning Community The engine room for change and sustained school improvement Marian College Wednesday 28 January, 2009

3. Read first before looking at picture. The attached picture was used in a case study on stress levels at St.Mary's Hospital. Look at both dolphins jumping out of the water. Both dolphins are identical. The researchers concluded that a person is under stress if he/she finds both dolphins look different. If there are many differences found between both dolphins, it means that the person is experiencing a great amount of stress. So, if you see too many differences between the two dolphins, you are advised to pack your bag, Go home immediately and take a rest. Have a nice day.

7. WHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY? What is a professional learning team?

9. What it is not….

10. Winners and losers philosophy

12. Going beyond show and tell… Beyond bring and brag… What's the difference between talking to each other to share practice and being part of a learning conversation ?

15. Futures Possible futures - things which could happen, although many are unlikely Probable futures - things which probably will happen, unless something is done to turn events around Preferable futures - things you prefer to have happen and/or what you would like to plan to happen Beare (2001)

17. Role Clarity Supportive Leadership Excessive Work Demands Teamwork Appraisal & Recognition Empowerment Professional Growth Ownership Individual Morale School Morale School Distress Individual Distress 20 24 40 40 33 29 -41 66 30 40 38 56 33 33 47 72 45 44 59 39 -55 -21 30 -42 22 Best Practice Model of People Management Strength of Relationship turn point ## Team Performance Student Outcomes Discretionary Performance Innovation Parent Satisfaction Engaging Clarity Learning Empathy Leadership and Management Culture

19. No single teacher knows, or could know, the totality of the staff’s professional knowledge. David Hargreaves, 1999

20. Major sources of variance in student’s achievement Ref: John Hattie

21. Sources of influence on teachers professional practice

23. Capacity . . . is a complex blend of motivation, skill, positive learning, organisational conditions and culture, and infrastructure of support. Put together, it gives individuals, groups and, ultimately whole school communities the power to get involved in and sustain learning. Stoll, Stobart et al (2003)

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