Teacher: LEGEND

Date/Start Time/End Time: CLASSROOM WALKTHROUGH CHECKLIST Evidence NO Evidence NA Not Applicable

Focus on LEARNERS & RELEVANCE Focus on INSTRUCTION & RIGOR Focus on ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE
Student Engagement Standards-Based Learning Objectives (posted/written) Classroom Appearance
Organized, neat & uncluttered
Authentically On Task Evidence of Lesson Plan Learning goals/data is displayed
Standards-based student work is displayed
Passive/Compliant Fidelity of Core Programs (effective use of core program components/materials to provide quality standards-based lessons) Other visuals support learning

Disengaged/Disruptive Classroom Management

Instructional Practices & Strategies Safe & orderly environment
Differentiation Research-based Strategies Routines & procedures are evident
Content Cooperative learning Evidence that students understand behavioral
Learning Process Vocabulary instruction expectations
Whole Class
Student Product Think-pair-share Evidence that students share responsibility for
Asking & responding to questions
Skill Development Reciprocal teaching effective operations
Listening & note taking
Support Thinking Maps Positive behavior is reinforced
Participating in discussion
Learning Time Teach for Success techniques Negative behavior is addressed through re-
Participating in guided practice
Flexible, fluid groupings directing
Embedded Literacy Teacher circulates throughout the classroom
Small Group or Paired
Lesson Design Reading in content areas Teacher manages/monitors many activities
Students have defined responsibilities
Alternating whole & small group activity Evidence of writing process simultaneously
Students encourage one another
Efficient transitions Teacher manages proactively & calmly
Collaboratively producing a product
Equitable student participation Instructional Materials/Technology Teacher displays energy & enthusiasm
Collaboratively problem-solving
Participating in discussion Objects/hands-on materials used Time is used effectively & efficiently
Presenting Direct Instruction Technology resources from adopted programs
Modeling used Classroom Culture
Think-alouds Other technology resources used by teacher to Respectful, positive student-teacher relationships
Individual
Re-teaching enhance teaching and learning are evident
Independently producing a product
I do, we do, you do Technology equipment used by teacher to Students demonstrate mutual respect
Independently solving a problem
Mini-lessons/focus lessons (5-7 mins) enhance lesson delivery (e.g., computer, Students are comfortable sharing ideas,
Independent practice/application
Scaffolding Document camera, projector, audio) questions, concerns, or needs
Presenting
Guided practice Technology used by students (e.g., computer, Evidence of celebrating student success
Silent reading
Lecture/Presentation online resources) Evidence of developing leadership skills
Writing activities
Visual Aids
Researching information
Classroom Discussion
Student-lead discussion/presentation
Teacher-directed Q & A
Level(s) of Student Work
Remembering
Check for Learning/Understanding
Understanding
Verbal questioning
Applying
Monitoring student practice
Analyzing
Total Group Response (e.g., white boards,
Evaluating
show of hands, choral response)
Creating
Writing to learn activity
Formative Assessments (e.g., quizzes/
oral/written)

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