Chapter 1: The Importance of Walkthrus
* Argues that walkthrus are essential for improving teaching practice.
* Provides evidence from research that shows how walkthrus can lead to increased student engagement, improved lesson planning, and enhanced teacher collaboration.
* Real Example: A study by the National Education Association found that teachers who received walkthru feedback had an average 10% increase in student achievement on standardized tests.
Chapter 2: How to Prepare for a Walkthru
* Offers practical advice on how to prepare for a walkthru, including setting clear goals, gathering relevant data, and reflecting on one's own practice.
* Emphasizes the importance of building relationships with administrators and establishing a supportive learning environment.
* Real Example: A teacher creates a pre-walkthru checklist that includes items such as checking lesson plans, gathering student work samples, and reviewing classroom management strategies.
Chapter 3: Conducting a Walkthru
* Provides step-by-step instructions on how to conduct a walkthru, from entering the classroom to providing feedback.
* Stresses the importance of being objective, respectful, and focused on the impact of instruction on student learning.
* Real Example: An administrator enters a classroom and observes a teacher effectively using a variety of teaching strategies to engage students in a math lesson.
Chapter 4: Giving Feedback
* Emphasizes the importance of providing constructive feedback that is specific, actionable, and focused on improving student learning.
* Offers tips on how to give feedback in a way that is both supportive and challenging.
* Real Example: An administrator provides feedback to a teacher on how to improve classroom management by using more specific praise and setting clear expectations for student behavior.
Chapter 5: Using Walkthrus to Improve Instruction
* Explains how walkthrus can be used to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for enhancing instruction.
* Provides tools and resources for teachers to use in analyzing walkthru data and setting goals for professional growth.
* Real Example: A teacher uses walkthru feedback to identify the need for more hands-on activities in her science lessons. She develops a plan to incorporate more experiments and demonstrations into her teaching.
Chapter 6: Using Walkthrus to Support Teacher Development
* Argues that walkthrus are a valuable tool for supporting teacher development.
* Provides guidance on how to use walkthrus to identify areas of strength and weakness, provide targeted professional development, and encourage teacher self-reflection.
* Real Example: An administrator uses walkthru data to identify a need for professional development in the area of differentiated instruction. She provides teachers with resources and support to improve their ability to meet the needs of all learners.
