| Description |
1 online resource (291 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Acknowledgements; Meet the Authors; Preface; Contents; 1 Introduction to the Classroom Walkthrough as a Tool; Defining Classroom Walkthroughs; A Bit of History; Increasing Interest in Classroom Walkthroughs; Benefits of Conducting Classroom Walkthroughs; Instructional Leadership; Testimonies on Classroom Walkthroughs; In Summary; 2 Research About Classroom Walkthroughs; Research on Instructional Leadership; Case Studies and Action Research; Perceptual Studies; Research on Professional Learning Communities; Research on Adult Learning; In Summary |
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3 Purposes of Classroom WalkthroughsSchool Leaders Citing Purposes of Walkthroughs; Walkthrough Models and Purposes; Models Based on Research as a Foundation; Models for Understanding Results of Instructional and Curricular Practices; Models That Focus on Student Performance and Opportunities; In Summary; 4 Involving Teachers in Classroom Walkthroughs; Voices from the Field; How Different Models Involve Teachers; In Summary; 5 Walkthrough Participants and Training; Who Participates in Walkthroughs; Walkthrough Models Requiring Formal Training; Walkthrough Models Not Requiring Formal Training |
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In Summary6 Classroom Walkthrough Protocols; Guidelines for Walkthroughs; Number of Observers in a Classroom; Length and Frequency of Walkthroughs; Announced Versus Unannounced Walkthroughs; Data Recording and Follow-up; Other Walkthrough Protocols; In Summary; 7 Data Gathered During Classroom Walkthroughs; Moving from a Focus Question to Look-Fors; Models Based on Research as a Foundation; Models That Focus on Instructional and Curricular Practices; Models That Focus on Student Performance and Opportunities; In Summary; 8 Recording Data from Classroom Walkthroughs; Recording Forms |
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Narrative FormsChecklist Forms; Combination Forms; Software Tools for Walkthroughs; In Summary; 9 Providing Follow-up on Classroom Walkthroughs; Follow-up with Individual Teachers; Group Follow-up; In Summary; 10 Additional Factors to Consider about Classroom Walkthroughs; Naming the Process; Teacher Union Issues; Building Trust for Walkthroughs to Succeed; The Reluctant Teacher and Walkthroughs; Managing Time to Conduct Walkthroughs; Evaluating the Walkthrough Protocol; Steps in Getting Started; In Summary; Final Thoughts; Appendix A: Classroom Walkthrough Model Executive Summaries/Contacts |
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Appendix B: Classroom Walkthrough Models MATRIXAppendix C: Planning Template: Classroom Walkthroughs in your School/District; Appendix D: Learning Walk Newsletter; Appendix E: Walkthrough Feedback Letter; References |
| Summary |
This book demonstrates the many ways classroom walkthroughs can be used for continuous, systemic, long-range school improvement. Woven throughout the book are eighteen different models of walkthroughs that have been successfully implemented in schools across the country. An effective tool for improving teaching and learning, this book demonstrates that there is no ""one-size-fits-all"" walkthrough model. It shows you how to use classroom walkthroughs to meet the specific needs of your school |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Kachur, Donald
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Edwards, Claudia
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| ISBN |
9781317927624 |
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1317927621 |
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