- Students attitude towards the learning. Look for student engagement, their attention and their behavior. Analyze the interaction between teacher and students, and amongst students.
- Curriculum connection. Review if the lesson is following objective and standards previously established.
- Instructional method. Evaluate the teaching repertoire.
- Evidence of previous work. Look for student work hanging on the walls and bulletin boards.
- Safety and health. Examine if the teaching and learning environment is a secure place for students.
- Areas of learning opportunity. Think of a time during the lesson where the teacher missed a learning moment.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Tips for Walkthrough Observations
As an administrator, I have to do formal and informal observations. But a third way of gathering information of what is happening in classrooms is through walkthrough observations. These quick, unannounced visits usually last from 5 to 15 minutes. But watching is not enough; there are certain specific indicators you should be looking for: