Learning-Walks-and-Instructional-Rounds

Throughout my years of being a classroom teacher, I have used a variety of ways to become a better teacher. Attending Professional Development. Recorded my classes, so I could make adjustments. Nothing compared to the opportunities I have had to learn from great educators than doing informal classroom observations or learning walks and instructional rounds. Learning walks allowed the opportunity for informal observations of teachers, so I could see my colleagues in action and make changes to my teaching. 

As a teacher on a special assignment (ELD Program Monitor), I felt uncomfortable observing from an evaluator's perspective. My Learning Walks were guided by the idea that I wanted to see teachers in action, and I wanted valuable feedback on how to create Professional Development. Because of what I wanted to accomplish, I made my own form for learning walks. The main components of observation of speaking, learning, reading, and walking. Specifically looking for different types of differentiation in the classroom. 

How to:

• Set up a time with your administrator to either observe other classes on your prep or during the day.
• Ask students or your colleagues who you should go visit while on the walks. Note: Students will be brutally honest about which teachers are "amazing". 
• Take note of what you see. It is valuable feedback for the teacher as well as notes for you. 
• Leave a positive note or feedback for the teacher you visited.  
• Note: If you are a teacher who needs Observation Hours, this form will also allow you to document your time.

My document has changed throughout the years, and I am always looking to update it. This recent update included what I was looking for in Classroom Management as a mentor teacher in teacher induction.

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