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Maximizing the Classroom Observation Opportunity. Jon Wiebers – Cedar Heights Elementary Twitter @ JonWiebers Email: Jon.Wiebers@cfschools.org. Relationships Classroom visits Walkthroughs Classroom Observation Peer Review Career Development Plans. Relationships.
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Maximizing the Classroom Observation Opportunity Jon Wiebers – Cedar Heights Elementary Twitter @JonWiebers Email: Jon.Wiebers@cfschools.org
Relationships • Classroom visits • Walkthroughs • Classroom Observation • Peer Review • Career Development Plans
Relationships • All starts with relationships • Talk about what good instruction is • Have a framework Characteristics of Effective Instruction Charlotte Danielson’s Framework
Classroom visits • Build relationships with students • See what is happening • Get a feel of the classroom • Make mental notes – then write them down
Walkthroughs • Provide feedback • Form • Written notes • Schedule in your calendar • Don’t have to think equal number for all
Classroom Observation • Preobservation • Classroom observation • Collect data – question level, student engagement, wait time, teacher/student interaction • Post observation - Coaching conversation - reflective
Peer Review • Part of code now • District process • ISEA • Cedar Falls Process
Career Development Plan • Links everything together • Individualized • What do they want to become – not make
Questions/Comments • Twitter: @JonWiebers • Email: Jon.Wiebers@cfschools.org