Find out what Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are operating in your school and/or neighbouring schools. List them. (see Annex 1 for more information on PLCs)

[morwamotla1230]

Finding PLCs will help mostly new teachers. There is not much support for teachers; those who get support can share what or how they were supported, and then all the new teachers will be able to help each other navigate through the life of a teacher with the backing from someone who understands what the other teacher is actually going through daily.

[tamlyrose2992]

Grade-Level PLCs whereby teachers within the same grade level collaborate to discuss teaching strategies, share resources, improvement plans and align curriculum. Having informal meetings in our grade or phase to share ideas, discuss challenges and to support learners with learning barriers.

[mukwehumbu7452]

It is fruitful to everyone because it is developing us as new teachers, we are also learning more things.

[antonjorda7269]

In the school that I am currently teaching we have a variety of PLC committees. We are also a Special School for severely intellectually disabled learners. The PLC committees we have for our teachers is the following:

1. Languages (Afrikaans and English)
2. Mathematics
3. Natural Science
4. Creative Arts
5. Life Skills
6. Skills which consist of the following (Hospitality, Consumer studies and Food production, Agricultural Studies, Woodwork and Timber, Welding, Office Admin, Performing Arts and Arts and Crafts.)
7. The Therapists (Audiologist, Speech Therapist, Physio, and an Occupational therapist) and social worker conducts professional development for teachers as well.

I know of many neighbouring school that also have the same or close to the same PLC`s.

[keneimokgo8288]

I truly agree, finding out and knowing more about the Professional Learning Community(PLC) in my school and neighboring schools would greatly assist me as a new teacher in many ways. I too, would like to be able to mediate policies and circulars. Ensuring quality education for our learners.

[lineoselek7771]

I would also like to be a part of a PLC. My worry is whether or not it will be my worthwhile. I need to think this through.

[johnmakam1665]

PLC groups are vital as they standardize teaching and learning holistically. They facilitate inclusivity and foster quality learning.

[chantcelli9585]

We dont have PLC’s in our School for Akrikaans FAL but i would like to form one.

[nomasnhonh2815]

PLC’s help the new teacher on how to set the quality question papers and the strategies you should use to teach a particular content.

[vangimolef6336]

• Improves teaching practices: Teachers share strategies, lesson plans, and resources. Feedback from peers helps refine instruction.
• Encourages Collaboration: Reduces isolation by promoting teamwork.
• Promotes Continuous learning : Regular meeting keeps teachers updates with new strategies

[fatimsahib6588]

We have a district PLC, as well as subject PLC’s for Accounting, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

[ikraasteen9170]

PLC`S in my community

In the community and also in my school

(Grade -level teams)- teacher of the same grade collaborating together on planning and strategies.

(Subject-specific groups)- Educators teaching the same subject share resources and best practices

[zanelmkhiz3679]

PLC committee is of vital importance in schools because teachers get opportunity to discuss problems or challenges they are facing and try to find ways to improve teaching and learning

[nontomadon2293]

List of the PLC’s that are operating in my school are as follows

– We work together as educators.

– We share ideas

– We have meetings regulary to update each other and sjare thoughts.

[siphimapet1949]

• PLC’s are very important it helps teachers to set quality paper that is fair to all learners. Teachers also collaborate with other teachers from other schools It helps builds good relationships with other schools and teaches how to set a quality paper.