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Teacher Collective Credibility and Efficacy</>
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Create strong and effectives PLCs plus--and that plus is YOU
What makes a powerful and results-driven Professional Learning Community (PLC)? The answer is PLC plus-- "plus" being the vital role teachers play in teaching and learning. Grounded in four cross-cutting themes--equity, high expectations, efficacy, and facilitation from discussion to action--the PLC] framework supports educators in questioning practices, not just outcomes. It broadens the focus on student learning to encompass educational equity and teaching efficacy, and, in doing so, it leads educators to plan and implement PLCs that maximize individual expertise while harnessing the power of collaborative efficacy.
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Author Bio
Douglas Fisher is a professor of educational leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High & Middle College. He is a member of the California Reading Hall of Fame and was honored as an exemplary leader by the Conference on English Leadership. He has published numerous articles on improving student achievement.
Nancy Frey is a professor of educational leadership at San Diego State University. Frey also teaches classes at Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego. She is a recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and the Early Career Award from the Literacy Research Association. She has published many articles and books on literacy and instruction.