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US/GlobalThrough New Eyes [Second Edition]: Examining the Culture of Your School
Discover what a collaborative culture of student-centered learning looks like through the eyes of a struggling learner. Recorded at the award-winning Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, this video workshop is a great way to build unity around the why behind PLC at Work®: learning for all.
Benefits
- Recognize the difference between school structure and school culture.
- Ponder how a student who is struggling might experience a traditional school environment compared to the focus on student learning found in a PLC school.
- Reflect on school culture and norms.
- Consider culture changes that will align school practices with the fundamental purpose of learning and result in continuous school improvement.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Notes to the Facilitator
Facilitating the Workshop
Reproducible Handouts
References and Resources
PRINTABLE REPRODUCIBLES
- Introduction to Through New Eyes
- Failure Is Not an Option!
- Part 1 Focus Questions
- Part 2 Focus Questions
- Critical Elements of a Culture That Focuses on Reading
- Look at Your School Through New Eyes
- Align Practices With the Fundamental Purpose of Learning
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
BOOKS
- DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., Many, T. W., & Mattos, M. (2016). Learning by doing: A handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work (3rd ed.). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- DuFour, R., & Fullan, M. (2013). Cultures built to last: Systemic PLCs at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Marzano, R. J., & Waters, T. (2009). District leadership that works: Striking the right balance. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- DuFour, R. (2003). Through new eyes: Examining the culture of your school [Video]. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., Many, T. W., & Mattos, M. (2016). Learning by doing: A handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work (3rd ed.). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- DuFour, R., & Eaker, R. (1998). Professional Learning Communities at Work: Best practices for enhancing student achievement. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- DuFour, R., & Fullan, M. (2013). Cultures built to last: Systemic PLCs at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Eaker, R., DuFour, R., & DuFour, R. (2002). Getting started: Reculturing schools to become professional learning communities. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Marzano, R. J., & Waters, T. (2009). District leadership that works: Striking the right balance. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Muhammad, A., & Hollie, S. (2012). The will to lead, the skill to teach: Transforming schools at every level. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
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