Category Archives: Walkthroughs

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Walkthrough on Relational Learning

Posted on March 11, 2013 by mwalker

Over the past month we have conducted weekly walkthroughs to gather data on elements of our school culture. Prior to conducting a walkthrough we asked staff what they thought the protocols surrounding walkthrough should be. To build and keep up … Continue reading →

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Walk throughs

Posted on December 9, 2010 by mwalker

A little clip that might help inform a conversation about walkthroughs at your school.

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Marzano makes a point about the use of his protocol in observing instruction in classrooms

Posted on May 30, 2010 by mwalker

Just a short clip on the use of protocols when observing instruction. here Marzano talks about the use of his protocol and not to be confused with other techniques. It’s a timely reminder as we here in Victoria embarked on … Continue reading →

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How far have we come as teachers in using technology to engage learners?

Posted on December 23, 2009 by mwalker

Have a quick flick through this presentation as we in Australia shut down for the summer school holiday period. I’m reminded of a now famous quote “Yes we can” when I see this. I remember as far back as the … Continue reading →

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Learning Walks on improved relationships and engagement.

Posted on March 19, 2009 by mwalker

Near the end of February my Assistant Principal and I went on a series of learning walks or walkthroughs with a focus on classroom rules and norms of working. We spent a short time in each classroom listening to students and teachers … Continue reading →

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School improvement is not unlike peeling an onion – the jouney is layered and may produce tears .

Posted on September 11, 2008 by mwalker

  At most weekly leadership meetings we agenda a discussion on a published research paper distributed and read prior to meeting and this week it was the 90/90/90 Schools: A Case Study article. The article written by two journalists was based on research … Continue reading →

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Maths materials – tools or manipulatives? A walkthrough query.

Posted on September 4, 2008 by mwalker

Readers of my blog will know that we have Michaal Ymer, an educator with a focus on maths, coaching teachers in classrooms. Michael early on in his work with us presented three main messages: students need maths materials to manipulate so … Continue reading →

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Does consistency mean sameness or mindfulness?

Posted on August 24, 2008 by mwalker

At this weeks staff meeting Sarah, the assistant principal and I talked about the weeks walkthroughs posing some questions in particular the above question – is consistency between classrooms sameness or mindfulness?  We used a fish bowl strategy to share our thoughts where Sarah and I … Continue reading →

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Feeling the beat!

Posted on May 17, 2008 by mwalker

Last Friday I was in a lift listening to the chanting of the latest hip hop song by a group of youths. One had just downloaded the song and was telling his friends that it a nerve … I think? Translate – … Continue reading →

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Teaching and learning coaches in schools

Posted on May 9, 2008 by mwalker

At this weeks district Principal’s meeting we heard a report from one of DEECD’s appointed teacher coaches working in our local public schools. She spoke about frustrations over the system’s need for accountability data  verses the need to just do it … Continue reading →

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What drives your classroom coaching program?

Posted on February 21, 2008 by mwalker

Last year I caught up with Barrie Bennett in Toronto and had the chance to talk through his framework for classroom improvement. It was one of those light bulb moments when it became clear for me what the missing focus was in both … Continue reading →

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Raise the Bar and Close the Gap

Posted on February 18, 2008 by mwalker

At last weeks principal network meeting we briefly talked about this notion of raising the bar on student achievement. Michael Fullan defines moral purpose for schools in terms of raising the bar and closing the achievement gap. The conversation was started from … Continue reading →

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Walkthroughs

Posted on November 28, 2007 by mwalker

Want a funny clip to start a conversation about walkthroughs at your school. Look no further.

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February Walkthroughs

Posted on November 28, 2007 by mwalker

Yesterday I was speaking to a colleague about the focus of walkthroughs in February. My colleague was told that I had changed some of my thoughts over the last 12 months and was seeking some clarification.  I felt by the end of our conversation … Continue reading →

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