Walkthroughs - Learning From Each Other

Walk-throughs for 2015-2016 will begin at HTHS on Monday.  In addition to administrators, teachers will also be participating in the walk-through process.  As a learning community, this is an opportunity for everyone to grow as they glean expertise from colleagues.  The expectation is that everyone should visit at least one person each semester.  Teachers will contact the person they will be visiting in advance.  The walk-through form below will be used by everyone.  Observers are expected to then provide feedback to the teacher they visited..

According to Dr. Cardwell, "We can all learn from each other, and I look forward to learning something new from you this year."

Hewitt-Trussville High School

Classroom Walk-Through Form 2015-16

Teacher:           Date:
Subject/Period:   Number of Students in Class:

Observer:

Circle the section of the lesson you observed
• Beginning of lesson (first 5-10 minutes)
• Middle of lesson
• End of lesson (last 5-10 minutes)

1. What are students expected to learn?  Are students aware of the learning target for the lesson?
• Learning target posted:
• Does the student’s instructional time reflect the learning target that is visible?          
• Are the students still engaged in the learning process during the last 5 minutes of class?  (For example, is the learning target referenced?  Is a formative assessment given?  Is there time for students to ask clarifying questions?)

2. Are the students engaged in rigorous coursework (activities that are challenging but attainable)?   Are students being asked higher order thinking  questions requiring them to apply, evaluate, or synthesize?

3. Is there a supportive learning environment?

• Are students’ learning experiences positive?
• Does the teacher reflect a positive attitude?
• Are the students provided support to accomplish the day’s task?

4. Comments / Suggestions