Getting Smart With Teacher Observations Online
Given that online schooling has become the norm for much of the country, there is a stark need for educators and administrators to update their
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What Is a Classroom Walkthrough?
Classroom walkthroughs are a tool to observe teaching as it occurs in a learning environment. Classroom walkthroughs are usually performed by administrators, teachers, or other
Top 50 Look-fors During Classroom Observations
Despite what many think, classroom observations are more difficult and complex than they appear. Classroom observers need to be on the lookout for several interacting
Talk the Talk: Classroom Walkthrough Key Terms
Danielson Framework for Teaching: A research-based set of components of instruction, aligned to the InTASC standards, and grounded in a constructivist view of learning and
A Complete Guide to Classroom Observation Frameworks
Instructional practice is a very important yet not very well understood factor affecting teacher performance. From the inside, it can be very difficult for a
7 Rules for Classroom Observation Etiquette
Classroom observation is a necessary part of evaluating teacher performance. As a classroom observer, your job is to be as unobtrusive as possible so that
Classroom Walk-Throughs Can Be an Effective Method for Encouraging Improvement in Instruction
Classroom walk-throughs have become common practice in schools. A walk-through can involve a single administrator, such as the principal, walking through classrooms, or an entire
Walking the Walk: Monitoring Instruction with Classroom Walkthroughs
Day in and day out, school leaders are responsible for an overwhelming number of tasks. Planning the schedule, running assemblies, responding to medical emergencies, student
Not Just Another Visit: An Administrator’s Cheat Sheet for Types of Evaluations
When we talk about visiting a classroom, it can be for a variety of purposes. Administrative visits to classrooms can range from short “check-ins” to
Productive Planning for Back-to-School
If heading back into the school year is overwhelming, you are not alone. Even veteran administrators often struggle to keep up with the myriad of
Classroom Walkthroughs that Hit the Target
While classroom walkthroughs are a popular way for school and district leaders to monitor and even evaluate instruction, they are not always effective (David, 2007).
