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Learning Circle

Learning Circle is a collaborative problem-solving tool that uses a Scan-Plan-Act-Observe-Review (S-P-A-O-R) cycle. It allows teachers to learn from each other's experiences, foster a collaborative culture, and make meaningful changes to improve student outcomes. The steps in Learning Circle include identifying an area of concern, determining goals and strategies, implementing plans, observing results, and reviewing outcomes.

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Learning Circle

Learning Circle is a collaborative problem-solving tool that uses a Scan-Plan-Act-Observe-Review (S-P-A-O-R) cycle. It allows teachers to learn from each other's experiences, foster a collaborative culture, and make meaningful changes to improve student outcomes. The steps in Learning Circle include identifying an area of concern, determining goals and strategies, implementing plans, observing results, and reviewing outcomes.

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THE

BEGINNER’S
GUIDE TO

LEARNING CIRCLE
Course Outline
 What is Learning Circle?
 What are the steps in Learning Circle?
 Why Learning Circle?
 Learning Circle: Considerations and Misconceptions
 Summary

WHAT IS LEARNING CIRCLE? PAUSE AND REFLECT:


 Can you identify your critical friends in your workplace?
 How can you be a critical friend to others?
A Learning Circle is a collaborative problem solving tool that facilitates effective
discussions through reflection, dialogue, and critical friendship. Click here to enter text.

Learning Circle is structured by the Scan-Plan-Act-Observe-Review cycle


(S-P-A-O-R cycle).

It leverages the richness of diversity and experience within a community of teachers.

INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL INQUIRY IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


THE
BEGINNER’S
GUIDE TO

LEARNING CIRCLE
WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN LEARNING
CIRCLE?
Scan
1. Scan
 Conduct reflections on teaching and learning issues
 Examine students’ data or work
 Identify an area of concern/problem (The area of concern should be Review
• Reflection Plan
something you can act on and change) • Dialogue
2. Plan
• Critical
 Surface the root cause(s) of the area of concern
friendship
 Conduct a literature review
 Discuss and determine the goals (SMART goals)
 Develop intervention strategies
3. Act Observe Act
 Implement the strategies identified in the action plan to address the
area of concern
4. Observe
PAUSE AND REFLECT:
 Observe how teachers and students respond  What is a possible area of concern your Professional Learning Team (PLT) would like to address?
 Capture data in the form of students’ journals, surveys, assignments,  Why is it important to identify an area of concern that is within your realm of influence?
and assessments
 Analyse the data Click here to enter text.
5. Review
 Review the goal(s) and action plan ----- decide if the team will
continue implementing these strategies
 Use review strategies such as
o KISS (Keep, Improve, Stop, Start)
o SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)

INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL INQUIRY IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


THE
BEGINNER’S
GUIDE TO

LEARNING CIRCLE
WHY LEARNING CIRCLE? CONSIDERATIONS
A Learning Circle
 enables us to learn from one another’s rich experiences  Scheduling dedicated time for teachers to work collaboratively
 fosters a learning community and collaborative school culture  Managing adult learners
 gives us a platform to discuss and examine classroom practices  Identifying an area of concern that is relevant to all
 increases our awareness of the way we teach and how students learn  Uncovering tacit knowledge of teachers
 helps us make meaningful changes in our teaching and learning to improve
student outcomes
 promotes reflective thinking, communication skills, ownership of learning, and
distributed leadership among teachers

PAUSE AND REFLECT: PAUSE AND REFLECT:


 Recall a recent PLT discussion. How can Learning Circle help you deepen the discourse  How may Learning Circle help you manage the differing views or interests in your PLT?
during that PLT discussion?
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After viewing the video on misconceptions about Learning Circle, pen down how your understanding has changed :

WHAT LEARNING CIRCLE IS NOT: WHAT LEARNING CIRCLE IS:


[m i s c o n c e p t i o n ] E.g. Learning Circle can be a rigorous tool. The rigour of a Learning Circle project is determined by
the team.
Learning Circle is not rigorous Click here to enter text.

Learning Circle concludes with an effective intervention strategy Click here to enter text.

The S-P-A-O-R cycle is one directional Click here to enter text.

Learning Circle is a book sharing group or an idea sharing session Click here to enter text.

SUMMARY KEY TAKEAWAYS

INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL INQUIRY IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


THE
BEGINNER’S
GUIDE TO

LEARNING CIRCLE
• What are 3 big ideas that you have taken away
from this segment on Learning Circle?
• What are 2 points that you will continue to think
about?
• What is 1 action that you will take immediately?

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INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL INQUIRY IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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