Questions to consider

• Thinking about the varied needs of my students, which skill(s) might I need to shore up in order to improve effectiveness in my instruction?
• Considering what I know about my students (academically and otherwise), which area(s) of focus might bring about the greatest change in my classroom?
• In reflecting on my experience as a teacher, what area(s) of teaching practice have interested me that I might like to pursue further?
• Knowing that AIS values collaboration, how might I harness the knowledge and skills of the people around me to improve my practice?
• Keeping in mind that we are creating SMART goals, how might I be able to frame my inquiry in a quantifiable way?
• Remembering that we have 1-2 years to implement this, what might be a realistic path to explore?
• How might my inquiry connect to the strategic direction of the school?

From Professional Learning Communities at Work

(p.78 DuFour & Eaker 1998)

• When I leave this school, I want to be remembered for...
• I want my school to be a place where...
• The kind of school I'd want my child to attend would...
• The kind of school I'd like to teach in would...