Successful classroom visits result in teachers trying new strategies because of what they have observed. This form encourages observers to take careful notes and to maintain their focus on specific instructional practices.
The tool gives classroom observers and coaches a place to record notes for ongoing discussion and planning.
Teams or groups that work together regularly will have smoother working relationships if they develop a set of operating norms or ground rules.
See this month’s T3 tool online for sample norms and directions for setting norms with your own team.