Teachers are comfortable closing the classroom door and repeating similar lessons 5 - 6 times a day, rarely consulting
with teachers of other subjects about the students they mutually teach.
Teachers of other subjects who wish to develop how they teach specialist terminology and academic language would also benefit, as it gives insight into how best to support students with these areas.
English teachers are the most likely to use collaborative online platforms with their students, and are more likely than
teachers of other subjects to say digital tools increase the likelihood students will revise and edit their work.
That's not to say that
teachers of other subjects aren't, but they haven't got the boulder of Sysyphus to roll up the hill every day.
STEM PLCs can be comprised of science or mathematics teachers, a combination of science and mathematics teachers, or both science / mathematics teachers and
teachers of other subjects; any of these groups might include administrators as well.
Math, science, and special education teachers are eligible for up to $ 17,500 of loan forgiveness;
teachers of other subjects are eligible for up to $ 5,000.