What changes happen as a result of an individuals participation in a CFG?
Quoting Jon Appleby, a CFG coach in Maine, “I have been fortunate to experience what the support and push of a CFG can mean, and how powerful and accelerated our learning can be if we allow ourselves to both lead and follow, to question and to be questioned, as equals with thoughtful peers. I have also discovered, personally, that my energy and wellness as a teacher depend upon the revitalization that occurs when I share, among friends, in critical reflection and when I am, therefore, learning myself.” Research indicates that classrooms move from being teacher-centered toward student-centered. Furthermore, teachers are more thoughtful about connecting curriculum, assessment, and instruction. Teachers in CFG’s believe that they can affect student achievement and these teachers have higher expectations for student learning, which, in turn, leads to greater student achievement.
