Maximizing the Classroom Observation Opportunity Jon Wiebers – Cedar Heights Elementary Twitter @JonWiebers Email: Jon.Wiebers@cfschools.org
Relationships Classroom visits Walkthroughs Classroom Observation Peer Review Career Development Plans
Relationships All starts with relationships Talk about what good instruction is Have a framework Characteristics of Effective Instruction Charlotte Danielson’s Framework
Classroom visits Build relationships with students See what is happening Get a feel of the classroom Make mental notes – then write them down
Walkthroughs Provide feedback Schedule in your calendar Form Written notes Schedule in your calendar Don’t have to think equal number for all
Classroom Observation Preobservation Classroom observation Collect data – question level, student engagement, wait time, teacher/student interaction Post observation - Coaching conversation - reflective
Peer Review Part of code now District process ISEA Cedar Falls Process
Career Development Plan Links everything together Individualized What do they want to become – not make
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