Using the Classroom Walk-Through as an Instructional Leadership Strategy Page 2. Providing effective instructional leadership is one challenge that every principal faces. In addition to managing schedules, hosting assemblies, and disciplining students, principals are expected to possess the knowledge and skill to make a positive impact on the teaching and learning process. Recent research shows that high-performing school districts actively seek to establish a clear expectation that the principal will be the instructional leader and the primary architect of instructional improvement at the school (Togneri & Anderson, 2003).
Instructional leadership can take many forms, from ensuring that high-quality teaching materials are readily available and scheduling professional development to conducting formal observations and modeling lessons. But one essential component of instructional leadership, say many experts, is the interaction of the principal with teachers about their classroom practice. Why Conduct a Walk-Through? The walk-through can serve many purposes. Conclusion. Videos, Common Core Resources And Lesson Plans For Teachers: Teaching Channel. CLSG HOME. Learning Theory - What are the established learning theories? A Look at TEACHING 2030. Feedback for Learning:Seven Keys to Effective Feedback. AER Video Library - Questioning. PDK International - Member Services. Www.isbe.state.il.us/curriculum/pdf/effective_formative_asmt_il.pdf.
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