Unit 12: Professional Development and Ethical Growth

4. Professional Learning Communities and Ethical Discourse

PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) create collaborative environments for ongoing dialogue about teaching practices, challenges, and ethics. Effective PLCs:
·       Promote shared values and accountability.
·       Offer structured opportunities for collective reflection.
·       Encourage critical discussions around dilemmas and controversial issues.
🏫 Ethical opportunity: Use PLCs to confront systemic biases in school policy or materials.