Grady: RR #2

I think that learning communities are important in a school environment because it benefits both the teachers and the students. When teachers are able to bounce ideas off of each other, it makes the their teaching more effective and well rounded. The chapter also talks about all teachers having the same vision for teaching. They need to work together to plan and decide what they are going to teach and how they are going to teach it. When teachers have the same vision it helps them to work collaboratively. Learning communities also provide some comfort for new teachers in a way which makes them feel comfortable and welcome. Being able to learn from more experienced teachers in a learning community is beneficial to both teachers and students.