Richard DuFour & Rebecca DuFour 
Learning by Doing 
A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work® (A practical guide for implementing the PLC process and transforming schools)

25 years on, the PLC at Work® process continues to produce results across the United States and worldwide. In this fourth edition of the bestseller Learning by Doing, the authors use updated research and time-tested knowledge to address current education challenges, from learning gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic to the need to drive a highly effective multitiered system of supports.

This book will help K–12 administrators, school leaders, and teacher teams:

• Build shared knowledge of both critical vocabulary and the concepts underlying the key PLC terms


• Learn new, more in-depth strategies for coaching in a PLC at Work


• Make honest assessments of student learning, examine their school culture, and implement conventional practices from a fresh, critical perspective


• Take immediate and specific steps to close the knowing-doing gap and implement PLC concepts in their school and district


• Recognize that the knowledge needed to support students in achieving higher levels is readily available, and the next step is to transform this awareness into an action plan for school improvement


• Follow the step-by-step format outlined in each chapter to advance their school’s PLC journey and drive continuous improvement

Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1: A Guide to Action for Professional Learning Communities at Work

Chapter 2: Defining a Clear and Compelling Purpose

Chapter 3: Building the Collaborative Culture of a Professional Learning Community

Chapter 4: Coaching Collaborative Teams in a Professional Learning Community at Work

Chapter 5: Creating a Results Orientation in a Professional Learning Community

Chapter 6: Establishing a Focus on Learning

Chapter 7: Creating Team-Developed Common Formative Assessments

Chapter 8: Responding When Some Students Don’t Learn

Chapter 9: Hiring, Orienting, and Retaining New Staff

Chapter 10: Addressing Conflict and Celebrating in a Professional Learning Community

Chapter 11: Implementing the Professional Learning Community Process Districtwide

Conclusion: Touching the Emotions—Creating a Culture of Caring

References

Index