Teaching & Learning Center
Mentor's Walk-Through Observation
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Students Were:
Yes   No
    - On task (80% or greater)
    - Actively involved (manipulatives, labs, etc.)
    - Reading or Writing
    - Completing worksheet
    - Using technology
    - Actively "listening" / "watching"
    - Working in cooperative groups
    - Involved in self-directed learning

Teacher Was:
Yes   No
    - Lecturing
    - Helping individual students
    - Facilitating class
    - Reading to students
    - Working at desk (not interacting with students)
    - Questioning (knowledge/comprehension)
    - Questioning (analysis/synthesis) why & how
    - Modeling task
    - Managing student behavior

Evidence Of A Positive Learning Environment
Yes   No
    - Creative work product
    - Problem-solving / decision-making
    - Lesson addresses multiple learning styles
    - Clearly stated/posted objective / criteria for lesson
    - Effective use of instructional time
    - Use of rubrics, graphic organizers or other reflective learning
    - Student-centered environment why & how
    - Room is suited to activity & required materials are readily available.
    - Student work displayed
    - Posted classroom rules & safety procedures.
    - Positive & respectful communications / feedback
    - Lesson linked to real-life situations
    - Evidence of established routines / procedures

Areas Of Strength

Opportunities For Improvement