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Professional Learning Communities: What Are They and Why Are They Important? Lesson PlanProfessional Learning Communities: What Are They and Why Are They Important? Lesson Plan
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Professional Learning Communities: What Are They and Why Are They Important?

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Students discuss the importance of learning communities as a means of bringing about educational reform.

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Grade
Higher Ed
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Year
1997

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