Professional learning community
A group of teachers who meet regularly to examine student work and data and improve teaching.
- Also called
- PLC
- Used in
- United States, All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Professional development
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Related terms
- Lesson study All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
- A collaborative professional development method, from Japan, in which teachers plan, observe and refine a lesson together.
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