BUILDING FOR CHANGE
Communities of Practice
Communities of Practice and Learning Communities are essential components of the Educator Support frameworks. This domain focuses on creating a collaborative and supportive environment where educators can grow and develop their personal and pedagogical skills together. Central to this concept is the establishment of professional learning communities, where educators come together to share knowledge, practices, and experiences related to the implementation of SEE Learning.
These communities provide ongoing guidance, support experimentation, and encourage the concurrent learning and application of new strategies. The aim is to foster both student and educator mastery, while also cultivating educators’ personal practice. Such communities are integral to developing educator competencies necessary for creating compassionate classroom settings. They offer a structure for continuous professional development and improvement, essential for the long-term sustainability of SEE Learning initiatives within educational ecosystems.
Examples of this domain in action
Meeting Among Teachers
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Guiding Questions
Questions to help you get started in developing this domain within your school, district or network.
Establishment of Learning Communities
How can your school effectively establish and maintain professional learning communities within your school for SEE Learning?
What strategies can be used to encourage active participation, including sharing their knowledge, practices, and experiences related to SEE Learning within these communities?
What platforms or methods can be utilized for efficient and regular knowledge exchange among educators?
How can your school work with teachers to create a safe and supportive environment for educators to try new methods and learn from their experiences?
Professional Development and Growth
What kind of professional development opportunities can be provided within these communities to enhance educators’ skills in SEE Learning?
How can we ensure that these opportunities cater to both the personal and pedagogical growth needs of educators?
What specific activities or sessions can be integrated to focus on educators’ self-care and personal growth?
What resources or training can be provided to educators to help them create and maintain such communities of practice and learning?
Sustainability and Long-term Improvement
What are the key elements needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of these learning communities?
How can the effectiveness of these communities in contributing to the continuous improvement of SEE Learning implementation be evaluated and enhanced in a safe and non-punitive way?
A Note From The Experts
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