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Professional learning communities refers to a group of teachers who meet periodically to share ideas to enable them improve their skills in teaching and also improve learner outcomes. Professional learning communities have two main goals: improve the teaching skills of educators and assist students to achieve better outcomes. Today, professional learning communities have become the new normal in Ghanaian schools since its introduction in September 2019. As this (PLC) is new in most schools in Ghana, the big question remains, how do we make our professional learning communities more effective and sustainable?   UNCOVER PLC Uncovering professional learning community is my own description of extensive literature review on professional learning community. While professional learning communities may be new to some teachers, others may have their own understanding about what professional learning communities really is. I think teachers who are really interested in enhancing their...

The COVID -19 school closures came at a time where teachers and students least expected. Teachers and students were caught in the middle of school work and forced to halt whatever work that was ongoing. There is no doubt that this was a challenging time for both teachers and students especially students preparing for exit exams. Authorities are easing restrictions now and students are expected to return to school soon. Great news schools are re-opening but for teachers, there is a looming task ahead. Students have been out of school for months and preparing them for school work wouldn’t be easy. That transition must be handled in professional way to assist students to get into their groove as soon as possible. This Article looks at four ways that could help teachers to re-engage students after the covid-19 break. Plan Planning is very important at this point on the part of teachers. Teachers must do a lot of deep thinking to plan their first lesson when students return. The...