Teacher:
CLASSROOM WALKTHROUGH CHECKLIST
Date/Start Time/End Time:
PLANNING & PREPARATION
Instructional objectives clearly stated
Lesson Plan evident and support student
goals
Fidelity of Core Programs (effective use of
core program components/materials to provide
quality standards-based lessons)
Notes:
Observer: _____________________________________
EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
Differentiation Research-based Strategies Classroom Appearance
Content Cooperative learning Organized, neat & uncluttered
Learning Process Vocabulary instruction Learning goals/data is displayed
Student Product Think-pair-share Standards-based student work is displayed
Skill Development Reciprocal teaching Other visuals support learning
Support Thinking Maps
Classroom Management
Learning Time Teach for Success techniques
Safe & orderly environment
Flexible, fluid groupings
Embedded Literacy Routines & procedures are evident
Reading in content areas Evidence that students understand
Lesson Design behavioral expectations
Alternating whole & small group activity Evidence of writing process
Evidence that students share responsibility
Efficient transitions for effective operations
Check for Learning/Understanding
Equitable student participation
Verbal questioning Positive behavior is reinforced
Direct Instruction Monitoring student practice Negative behavior is addressed through
Modeling Total Group Response (e.g., white re- directing
boards, show of hands, choral
Think-alouds response) Teacher circulates throughout the classroom
Writing to learn activity
Re-teaching Formative Assessments (e.g., quizzes/ Teacher manages/monitors many
I do, we do, you do oral/written) activities simultaneously
Mini-lessons/focus lessons (5-7 mins) Instructional Materials/Technology Teacher manages proactively & calmly
Scaffolding Objects/hands-on materials used Teacher displays energy & enthusiasm
Guided practice Technology resources from adopted Time is used effectively & efficiently
programs used
Lecture/Presentation Other technology resources used by
teacher to enhance teaching and Student Engagement
Visual Aids learning Authentically On Task
Technology equipment used by
teacher to enhance lesson delivery Passive/Compliant
Classroom Discussion
(e.g., computer, Disengaged/Disruptive
Student-lead discussion/presentation Document camera, projector,
audio)
Teacher-directed Q & A
Technology used by students (e.g.,
computer, online resources)
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