Explore: Professional Learning Communities

professional learning communities. In 1997, Shirley M. Hord issued a white paper titled "Professional Learning Communities: Communities of Continuous Inquiry

networked learning". ALT-J. 14 (3): 211–223. doi:10.1080/09687760600836977. Bonk, C. J; Wisher, R; Nigrelli, M (2004). "Learning Communities, Communities of

Practice-based professional learning (PBPL) is understood in contrast to classroom- or theory-based learning. It is kindred to terms such as work-based learning, workplace

2003). "The Role of Shared Values and Vision in Creating Professional Learning Communities". National Association of Secondary School Principals. NASSP

introduced in 1998 with Professional Learning Communities at Work by Richard DuFour and Robert Eaker. The implementation handbook, Learning by Doing by Richard

helped educators implement professional learning communities in their schools and districts. In Professional Learning Communities at Work: Best Practices

Wenger in their 1991 book Situated Learning. Wenger significantly expanded on this concept in his 1998 book Communities of Practice. A CoP can form around

DuFour, who adopted and applied it to the development of professional learning communities. Richard DuFour was an education consultant and author who

allows admins and teachers to set up groups for classes, professional learning communities (PLCs), staff members, and everyone. Channels allow team members

Lifelong learning is the "ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated" pursuit of learning for either personal or professional reasons. Lifelong learning is important