Four Foundations Walkthrough Observation



Walkthrough Observation
Teacher                               Class                          Date                                  Time

Content Planning
1.       Objectives: Activities appear to be consciously designed to teach specific student learning objectives.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient      _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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2.                   Seven Laws: The teacher demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the material presented
_____Distinguished _____Proficient   _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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3.                   Seven Laws: The teacher began the lesson with information that the students already knew.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient   _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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4.                   Trivium:  Students are engaged in appropriate 'trivium level' activities.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient     _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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5.                   Seven Strategies:  Students were provided with a clear vision of the learning target. Targets are posted for student reference.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient     _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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Instruction
6.                   Student Involvement: All students are involved in meaningful activities.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient     _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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7.                   The teacher attempts to show the integration of subject matter.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient     _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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8.                   Seven Strategies:  Examples and models of strong and weak work were provided.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient     _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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9.                   Seven Laws: The teacher maintains the interest of the students during the lesson.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient     _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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10.    Seven Laws: The teacher uses analogies, illustrations, examples or narratives to help students understand and remember
_____Distinguished _____Proficient   _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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11.   Seven Laws: The teacher uses language that is common to the student.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient     _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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12.  Seven Laws: Students are required to do most of the thinking during the lesson
_____Distinguished _____Proficient     _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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13.   Seven Laws: The students were required to demonstrate learning by reproducing the lesson in their own language.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient     _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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14.    Seven Laws:  Some time was devoted to review as part of the lesson.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient     _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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Assessment for Learning
15.   Checking for Understanding: There is evidence of frequent, on-going and involuntary assessment of all students.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient   _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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16.   Teacher and students act on the CFU information during the class period
_____Distinguished _____Proficient _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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17.   Seven Strategies:  The teacher offered frequent descriptive feedback.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient   _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory ____ Not observed d
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18.     Seven Strategies:  Students had opportunities to self-assess and set goals.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient   _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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19.    Seven Strategies:  Students were engaged in focused revision.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient   _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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20.    Seven Strategies:   Students were engaged in self-reflection, and in tracking and sharing their learning.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient   _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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Classroom Management
21.    Routines and maintenance procedures are simple but adequate.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient   _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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22.    The teacher provided an orderly teaching environment by consistently enforcing class and school discipline policies in a way that shows the teacher is “on their side”.  
_____Distinguished _____Proficient _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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23.   The teacher uses acceptable English in written and oral communication, and speaks with clear articulation.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient   _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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24.    The teacher develops and maintains rapport with students, promoting a learning atmosphere that is predictable and supportive.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient   _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____ Not observed
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25.   The teacher maintains a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.
_____Distinguished _____Proficient   _____Basic _____Unsatisfactory _____Not observed
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Walkthrough Checkbox Labels
Distinguished: Consistently present, leading to high degree of student learning     
Proficient: Generally present, supporting student learning
Basic: Sometimes present, occasionally supporting students learning      
Unsatisfactory: Not present or only in a limited way

Bryan Lynch  www.classicalteaching.com



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