Learning walks for teachers

A cute and simple way to share bright spots from our learning walks aka peer observations!

Learning Walks using the 5 Dimensions of Teaching and Learning Instructional Framework - Download as a PDF or view online for free

Inevitably, there is someone in your building who is an expert in some aspect of teaching. Instead of spending loads of money bringing in professionals to run a learning in-service, teachers should just turn to each other. By sharing our gifts and enthusiasm with each other not only does it build instructional capacity in the school building, but it brings everyone together as a cohesive unit moving towards one common goal.

Baseball players have walk up songs. Teachers, principals, and staff members should have one too! Recently I asked The Principal’s Desk Facebook Group members what would be their walk up song…

One district's strategy to encourage teachers to open their classroom doors to colleagues.

An overview of 9 simple but effective classroom management tips secondary teachers can use to feel confident in their classroom and increase student learning.

Step into the Best Practices in your ELA Classroom: Gallery Walk. Discover a new approach to learning with hands-on activities that encourage student engagement. This gallery walk model fosters interactive learning, critical thinking, and a collaborative classroom environment. Revolutionize your teaching approach with this innovative method.

Allie Mayberger on Instagram: "Lining up chant to finish off your school year! 💕🫶🏻 It’s time to line up one by one, And walk together, it will be fun! So straighten your back and stand up tall, Let’s get ready to walk in the hall. We’ll walk in a line, We’ll walk in a row. With big SMILES we’re ready to go!! #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #teachers"

taking a story outside for a walk with kindergarten kids

“>The incorporation of Instructional Rounds, also known as Learning Walks by some, has been a huge hit at our school. I highly recommend these be something you try with your teachers. We, as educators, are so confined to our own classrooms that we do not get to see the great things happening right next door or...Read More