Classroom observations (walk through observation)

         

Classroom observations (walk through observation)   Strategies	Not Obs	Obs. Once	A few times	Some times	Many times
Sharing the learning goals for … ·         Sharing the learning goals / intentions with the students (orally) ·         Learning goals/intentions displayed
Deliberate Acts of Teaching ·         Purpose of the activity (ies) is/are made explicit to students
Introducing new concepts ·         Vocabulary is introduced/defined in context ·         Students’ prior knowledge of content/skills explored ·         Students make predictions about learning ·         Text structures are surveyed (where appropriate)
Scaffolding of Learning ·         Sharing of ideas around the topic ·         Opportunities to explore new knowledge ·         Scaffolding strategies are provided to students ·         Opportunities for students to reflect on their learning
Instructional Methods ·         Whole class ·         Groups ·         Individual students