Using ict to support a plc & teachers

EDMUND_LIM@MOE.GOV.SG10 APRIL 2014

Using ICT to support a PLC & Teachers’ Pedagogical

Competency

What is a PLC?

In a PLC, all teachers work collaboratively in Learning Teams to attain high levels of student learning and positive student outcomes in alignment with school goals.

Learning Teams are groups consisting of four to eight members who meet regularly (e.g. during Timetabled Time) and work interdependently to bring about positive change in student learning.

PLC

Source: http://www.academyofsingaporeteachers.moe.gov.sg/professional-growth/professional-learning-communities/an-introduction-to-plcs

Key Questions

Which PD approach can we use to help improve pupils’ learning and teachers’ pedagogical competency?

What forms of ICT can we leverage on to support the PLC across schools?

Context

7 primary schoolsNZ- Yishun, Yio Chu Kang, Hougang,

Sengkang & Punggol Different schools in various locationsYear-long PDCommon aim enhance the learning of

students and teachers’ pedagogical capacity

Lesson Study

Approach

Monthly Research Lessons (RL) & Post-RL discussions (Face-to-face meetings)

Pre-RL video seminars (online)Pre/ Post-RL sharing of articles (online) Post-RL sharing on application of learning

(online & face to face) Application of theories to practiceReflective practice & dialogue (online & face

to face) Repository of resources (online)

Google+ Communities

Sharing of resources & views

Sharing of videos

Sharing of articles

Sharing of photos

LETP

Closing Thoughts

Leveraging on the PLC & resources provided by simple, effective technology, we can improve the pedagogical competency of our teachers and the learning of our pupils.