These companion books call for strong and effective PLCs plus YOU. Historically, PLCs have focused almost exclusively on students and their learning; however, teachers play a vital role in the equation of teaching and learning. Therefore, individual as well as collaborative expertise needs to be maximized by building self-efficacy as well as the collective efficacy of the learning community. The PLC+ framework supports educators in working together to improve student learning by focusing on these five questions:
1. Where are we going?
2. Where are we now?
3. How do we move learning forward?
4. What did we learn today?
5. Who benefitted and who did not benefit?
Reviewed by Carol Campbell, PhD
Vice President for Education
Southwestern Union Conference
Authors: Dennis Shirley and Andy Hargreaves
