Teaching and Learning

Today, my staff and I started our learning walks so we can observe effective teaching practice in the classroom and learn from each other. I find these collaborative walks to be very beneficial both to the observer and the the teacher being observed. It is a great way to debrief with my staff what effective teaching and student engagement looks like in the classroom. What we observed today was amazing. There are some incredible things happening at DMS. We saw most teachers using graphic organizer so students can organize their notes. We saw higher level questioning and critical thinking skills being used in all classrooms. We saw creativity, students on task and enjoying their learning, and a plethora of hands-on activities. I was impressed with Social Studies as they incorporate writing across the curriculum! The most amazing thing that I observed today were teachers who are positive, enthusiastic, and filled with passion for learning. All the faculty members have truly worked to create a positive learning community, and it is such a joy to visit classrooms where learning is is the main thing! My teachers really are super heroes!