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Debate vs dialogue, oppositional vs collaborative

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Participants share responsibility

How do we follow Danielson and adhere to state guidelines? Clear learning outcomes Teachers are fearful of leaving standards because of testing Having someone to help teachers see the real world applications can help in developing higher order thinking skills. Understanding of multiple intelligences will help to motivate students. Need to have an alignment between what we think and what we do. Leadership at the school must able to support staff to enable them to participate in PLCs PLCs have to demonstrate that what the are doing is effective in terms of student growth- by helping teachers see the alignment between initiatives

Elements of effective conversation: trust Respect Confidentiality

PLC work time is built into the day by using prep time and providing time during unsettled. Get paid 2 hours a month for work outside of work hours.

Ka Piina reflection:  the most important aspect of this session for me is having a facilitator who is able to help teachers see the real world connections to their classroom.