Learning Walks
Pierce Teachers learning from teachers
Why do we conduct Learning Walks?
Stimulate collegial conversation about teaching and learning through asking questions about what evidence is and isn’t observed.
Learn from other participants through their observations, questions, experiences, and perspectives.
Deepen understanding and practices by continuous feedback and monitoring of school growth.
Deepen understandings and practices related to continuous improvement.
Focuses the school’s work on school learning goals, instructional practices, and students’ learning.
How to conduct Learning Walks?
4-5 classrooms for 5-7 minutes
Team members (3-4 members) enter the classroom at the same time. Team members do not speak to each other during the classroom visit.
Team members remain unobtrusive unless directed to speak with students directly or to examine student work.
After leaving the classroom, team members complete the google form and make notes and have a short debrief.
Final Debrief
Each team member shares his/her observations providing evidence collected and an overview of what they saw.
- The team identifies trends, patterns, areas of strength and areas for growth.
- The team offers recommended next steps/goals for the school as a whole.