Classroom walkthroughs to improve teaching and learning

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.

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Meet the Authors	p. xiii
Preface	p. x
1 Introduction to the Classroom Walkthrough as a Tool	p. 1
Defining Classroom Walkthroughs	p. 2
A Bit of History	p. 3
Increasing Interest in Classroom Walkthroughs	p. 6
Benefits of Conducting Classroom Walkthroughs	p. 7
Instructional Leadership	p. 9
Testimonies on Classroom Walkthroughs	p. 10
In Summary	p. 13
2 Research About Classroom Walkthroughs	p. 15
Research on Instructional Leadership	p. 16
Case Studies and Action Research	p. 18
Perceptual Studies	p. 19
Research on Professional Learning Communities	p. 21
Research on Adult Learning	p. 23
In Summary	p. 25
3 Purposes of Classroom Walkthroughs	p. 27
School Leaders Citing Purposes of Walkthroughs	p. 28
Walkthrough Models and Purposes	p. 30
Models Based on Research as a Foundation	p. 31
Models for Understanding Results of Instructional and Curricular Practices	p. 32
Models That Focus on Student Performance and Opportunities	p. 36
In Summary	p. 39
4 Involving Teachers in Classroom Walkthroughs	p. 41
Voices from the Field	p. 42
How Different Models Involve Teachers	p. 44
In Summary	p. 50
5 Walkthrough Participants and Training	p. 51
Who Participates in Walkthroughs	p. 52
Walkthrough Models Requiring Formal Training	p. 54
Walkthrough Models Not Requiring Formal Training	p. 60
In Summary	p. 62
6 Classroom Walkthrough Protocols	p. 65
Guidelines for Walkthroughs	p. 65
Number of Observers in a Classroom	p. 66
Length and Frequency of Walkthroughs	p. 67
Announced Versus Unannounced Walkthroughs	p. 69
Data Recording and Follow-up	p. 71
Other Walkthrough Protocols	p. 72
In Summary	p. 74
7 Data Gathered During Classroom Walkthroughs	p. 75
Moving from a Focus Question to Look-Fors	p. 76
Models Based on Research as a Foundation	p. 77
Models That Focus on Instructional and Curricular Practices	p. 79
Models That Focus on Student Performance and Opportunities	p. 84
In Summary	p. 88
8 Recording Data from Classroom Walkthroughs	p. 91
Recording Forms	p. 91
Narrative Forms	p. 92
Checklist Forms	p. 98
Combination Forms	p. 99
Software Tools for Walkthroughs	p. 106
In Summary	p. 110
9 Providing Follow up on Classroom Walkthroughs	p. 113
Follow-up with Individual Teachers	p. 113
Group Follow-up	p. 116
In Summary	p. 122
10 Additional Factors to Consider about Classroom Walkthroughs	p. 123
Naming the Process	p. 123
Teacher Union Issues	p. 125
Building Trust for Walkthroughs to Succeed	p. 127
The Reluctant Teacher and Walkthroughs	p. 127
Managing Time to Conduct Walkthroughs	p. 129
Evaluating the Walkthroughs Protocol	p. 130
Steps in Getting Started	p. 132
In Summary	p. 132
Final Thoughts	p. 133
Appendix A Classroom Walkthrough Model Executive Summaries/Contacts	p. 135
Appendix B Classroom Walkthrough Models MATRIX	p. 145
Appendix C Planning Template: Classroom Walkthroughs in your School/District	p. 157
Appendix D Learning Walk Newsletter	p. 159
Appendix E Walkthrough Feedback Letter	p. 161
References	p. 163

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