Chapter 3 - Why a Needs Analysis?
IN THIS LESSON
A successful PLC requires uncovering the core issues—skill gaps, knowledge deficits, and waning motivation—that hinder progress.
Diving Deeper into PLC Challenges
Addressing Immediate Issues Is Only the Start:
Phase 2 focuses on uncovering why a PLC might be faltering by identifying deeper root causes.
Three Core Challenges in PLCs:
Deficiency in skill.
Absence of knowledge.
Waning motivation.
Impact Beyond Teachers:
These challenges don’t just affect educators—students also face similar hurdles, which ripple through the PLC ecosystem.
Navigating the Journey:
Excellence in PLCs is achieved through an iterative and layered process. A needs analysis acts as your compass, combining intuition with evidence-based strategies to guide you toward clarity and purpose.
Next Step:
Now that you’ve explored how the lack of skill, knowledge, and motivation among teachers and students can impact PLCs, take a moment to revisit your initial reflections on why PLCs may be ineffective at your school. Update your document with any new insights you’ve gained. This updated perspective will be invaluable as you prepare to craft targeted surveys for your staff in the next part of the course.
