BCPS Informal Walk Through Tool

Teacher: Date:

Grade: Subject:

School/Office: Administrator:

Observer: Indicate a rating for components observed during the informal walk through observation and provide justification in the evidence/comments sections below. Refer to the Formal Observation Rubric for descriptions of teacher behaviors associated with each rating.

Domain 1 – PLANNING AND PREPARATION Effective Effective Developing Ineffective 1a: Demonstrates Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy 1b: Demonstrates Knowledge of Students 1c: Selects Instructional Outcomes 1d: Demonstrates Knowledge of Resources 1e: Designing Coherent Instruction 1f: Designing Student Assessments Evidence/Comments:

Domain 2 – THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT Effective Effective Developing Ineffective 1BCPS Office of Staff Relations and Employee Performance Management Teacher Evaluation – Informal Walk Through Observation Tool August 29, 2013 2a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport 2b: Establishing a Culture for Learning 2c: Managing Classroom Procedures 2d: Managing Student Behavior 2e. Organizing Physical Space Evidence/Comments:

Domain 3 - INSTRUCTION Effective Effective Developing Ineffective 3a: Communicating with Students 3b: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques 3c: Engaging Student in Learning 3d: Using Assessment in Instruction 3e: Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness Evidence/Comments:

2BCPS Office of Staff Relations and Employee Performance Management Teacher Evaluation – Informal Walk Through Observation Tool August 29, 2013

3BCPS Office of Staff Relations and Employee Performance Management Teacher Evaluation – Informal Walk Through Observation Tool August 29, 2013