Professional+Learning+Community

This is a recap of the work that we did with our vertical teams on February 23, 2010 ** PLC’s are NOT… ** ** A Definition of Terms and Concepts ** Close Minded Individual goals “I am always right” Past Practice Lazy Isolation Personal agenda Self-Centered Ego/Power Trip Competition Gossip Not Listening Disrespectful Uncommitted Easiest Route Always Done It This Way Learning Stops There is a given set of knowledge “I have always done it this way” Stagnant Teacher Centered Random Surface Level One technique Close Minded The same for everyone Not Individualized Status Quo Teaching to Middle Memorizing Scared, Unwilling to Change Not Applying Knowledge Doing to Do Undervaluing the people you work with Resentful Selfish Competitive Argumentative Isolation Not Sharing/Listening Working Alone Looking out for self Shut Door—Do Own Thing Afraid to Share Ideas Not Participating Lack of Communication Always comfortable Isolated Monarchy where one person rules Negative “Yeah…but” Close-Minded One Voice Distrustful Lack of Respect False Agreement “My kids are only my kids” Not comprising Against Team Planning Negative Closed Door Not Willing to Share Ideas/Materials Unequal Contributions Ego Driven