This video features the following eighth grade social studies teachers at Northwestern Middle School of Fulton County located in Milton, Georgia:

• Bruce Fielden
• Mike Brennan
• Thomas Swope
• Deana Skimel
• Kelley Hummel

Video link: Northwestern Middle School Learning Communities: Q & A (4:13) (mov, 168 MB)

Alternative video link: Click here for MP4 (68.9 MB)

Guiding questions

Teachers at Northwestern Middle School had a variety of experiences with learning communities. Watch as they share their experiences and answer these questions:

1. What adjustments did these teachers make to adopt the structure of this particular learning community?
   
   
2. How have they developed a level of trust where they feel comfortable sharing data?
   
   
3. What impact has your Professional Learning Community had on your work as a teacher?