gail dyer

The Learning teams in the school are teams in which members

• collectively pursue professional knowledge and skills and take on shared responsibility for the success of all students.
• engage in the reflective practice, collegial inquiry, collaborative work, and continuous innovation on which 21st century learning environments thrive
• enable teachers to refine their knowledge and skills in supportive ways and help overcome the isolation that characterizes teaching  
• structure time during the day for interaction with other teachers
• provide a comprehensive planning guide to help teachers move from collegial conversations to critical dialogue.

It is not just how much, but how time is used that matters.