Learning Walk Guidance and Observation Template

The document titled “Learning Walks Guidance: Exploring Excellence in Teaching and Learning” aims to promote continuous improvement in education by conducting informal “learning walks.” These walks involve school leaders and teachers observing classroom practices to identify and share effective teaching methods. The goal is to foster collaboration, recognize innovative strategies, and discuss potential improvements. It outlines steps for pre-walk briefings, observation techniques, and reflection, ultimately focusing on creating a supportive environment for ongoing professional development and shared learning​

The Learning Walk Observation Template is a simple tool for evaluating teaching and classroom environments during learning walks. It focuses on three key areas:

Classroom environment: Emphasizes respect, inclusivity, well-organized resources, and a positive atmosphere.
Teacher subject expertise: Highlights the need for strong content knowledge, clear explanations, and addressing student misconceptions.
Student learning: Observes student participation, differentiated learning, goal setting, and the use of assessments.
It also includes sections to note what is working well and areas for improvement​