FAQs

=Frequently Asked Questions=


 * PROJECT OVERVIEW**

Do all staff need to participate in this initiative? //In an ideal scenario the whole school would be participants. However, the region would consider supporting the initiative with a group of teachers who have agreed to work together - ie. a learning community.//

How do schools 'fit' this initiative in? //It is the Principal's responsibility to resource the initiative in a way in which the initiave easily fits into the daily workings of a teacher.//

How will we know if the project is successful? //The staff survey should indicate higher levels of satisfaction in a range of variables but particuarly in staff morale, teacher satisfaction, professional interaction etc. Student engagement variables should also be elevated.//

What is the life span of this initiative? //The region is supporting the initiative initially for a duration of 2 years. A period of evaluation would follow and further decisions made.//

What is the difference between evidence and inference? //Evidence is what you can see, touch or hear, it is what the student's do, say make or write!//

What is a Problem of Practice? //This is something you care about that would make a difference to student learning if you improved it. It helps to focus the attention of the PLT.eg) A focus on explicit student reflection tools//

Where does the Problem of Practice come from? //It comes from data, dialogue and current work. It could come from a school's AIP/Strategic Plan//

Do PLT Leaders join a Triad? //Yes. Team Leaders will draw from the Leadership base within the school to form Triads//.
 * TRIADS**

Does a Triad have a leader? //All members of the Triad share the leadership role//

Who monitors the Triad? //The PLT leader monitors the Triad through PLT meetings.//

How ofter does the Triad meet? //Ideally the Triad would meet weekly, however a fortnightly occurrence could be acceptable//

Who chooses the Triads? //This is a school based decision. There would be an expectation of consultaion at the workplace in order to determine exact groupings.//

Who has access to the Triad records? //Schools will develop their own processes in a culture of collaboration.//


 * PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TEAM**

Who should be the PLT Leader? //The choice of PLT Leaders is a school based decision. Schools may utilise the members of their current Leadership Team to take up the mantle of leading a PLT. However, Principals may recognise the qualities of potential leaders within their school who may be ideal to lead a Professional Learning Team.//

How often would a PLT meet? //At least twice per term. It is recommended that a PLT meet at the commencement of the term to set the agenda, protocols and expectations of the team and then meet at the end of the Term as a follow up to review and plan the next cycle of work.//

Can a leader operate a PLT without regional training? //The region encourages all PLT leaders to undertake the appropriate training in order to establish consistency and integrity//

How does the team leader maintain focus on teaching and learning? //Stick to the evidence. What is the evidence that supports that idea?//