Walkthrough Observation Explored

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Here's a guide book to ensure the Walkthrough Observation is fully explained.

Walktrhough observation

2024

What is a Walkthrough Observation?

Adminstrative Staff utilize a Walkthough Observation Form to evaluate the lesson in progess.

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Spring

They use this form as a guide to "look for" certain elements in instruction.

The observation focuses on Performance Standards:

• 2 - Instructional Planning
• 3 - Instructional Delivery
• 5 - Learning Environment

Evidence of Planning

Lesson plans are available

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria are posted, visible and aligned to a competency.

Performance Standard 2: Instructional Planning

The teacher plans using the Virginia Standards of Learning, the school’s curriculum, effective strategies, resources, and data to meet the needs of all students.

Materials are available and ready for the lesson

Pacing is evident

Other

Evidence of alignment

Plans and Resources are aligned with competency.

Performance Standard 3: Instructional Delivery

Taught lesson is aligned with posted competency.

The teacher effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies in order to meet individual learning needs.

Assessment is in alignment with competency.

Other

Evidence of Student Engagement

Visual Response Opportunities (white boards, etc.)

Performance Standard 5: Learning Environment

Games/Class Competition

Recognizing students by name

The teacher uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.

Hands on (manipulatives)

Partner/Pair Share opportunities

Evidence of Student Engagement

Purposeful use of technology

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Performance Standard 5: Learning Environment

Cooperative groups

The teacher uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.

Student Talk

7 Steps

Kagan Structures

Connection to 4E

Reminder of Walkthrough

Any school specific targets that apply such as:

• School goals
• School initiatives
• School improvement plan

Commendations and Recommedations:

• This is where the evaluator will make notes for feedback.

Additional resources

Curriculum & Instructional Resources

Teaching and Learning Framework

Perform: Unified Talent

SCTC Instructional Tools

7 Steps

Kagan Structures

Hattie Effective Size