Establishing communities of practice
Key guidelines for establishing a community of practice, highlighting the success of Curriculum Reform Communities in particular.
Communities of practice can be referred to in many ways, including:
- curriculum or education networks
- community of schools
- learning circles
- education clusters.
Effective communities of practice benefit members through:
- regular collaboration and support for problems of practice
- sharing of expertise and evidence-informed resources to build collective efficacy
- professional learning and leadership opportunities.