Medard h. nelson walkthrough observation notes

Walk-through Observation Notes

Teacher: Date: Time In: Time Out:Observer: Mastery Objective:

While in your classroom I observed the following:

Classroom Management and CultureCMC Teacher Behaviors/Actions CMC Student Behaviors/Actions

o Sense of urgencyo Respectful, supportive toneo Assertive tone when appropriateo High expectationso Stimulating classroom environmento Positive reinforcemento Redirecting inappropriate/off task behavioro Strong procedures/routines/transitions

o On task and actively participatingo Following directions/expectationso Respectful/courteouso Sense of responsibility/initiative for learningo Productive risk-takingo Off task/disengagedo Disruptive/disrespectful

CMC Strengths CMC Areas of Improvement

Instructional Planning and DeliveryIPD Teacher Behaviors/Actions IPD Evidence/Usage of Instructional Strategies

o Objective clearly posted and statedo Current lesson plans availableo Engaging and effective instructional strategieso Varied and effective grouping strategieso Read world connectionso Questioning/higher order thinking skillso Actively monitoring student understandingo Formative/summative assessmentso Effective pacing and sequencing

Mastery Objective:

How teacher assessed for student mastery of objective or checked for understanding:

IPD Strengths IPD Areas of Improvement

GENERAL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS

KEY TAKE-AWAYSKeep Doing Start Doing Think About Not Doing

ACTION STEPS (if applicable)1.2.3.

Instructor’s signature Observer’s signature Date of Conference