Teaching and Learning Walks - PSE

CPLContinuing andProfessional LearningTeaching & Learning Walks(TLW) Post-Secondary Education WITH OISE I CAN www.oise.utoronto.ca/cpl

TEACHING & LEARNING WALKS (TLW)The purpose of Teaching and LearningWalks is to examine classroom instructionin a purposeful, collaborative andsystematic manner in order to effectivelyadvance teaching and learning practicewithin your educational institution.Teaching and Learning Walks is an idea Observational data gathered fromoriginally adapted from the medical purposefully visiting classroomscommunity and the education practice of provides education professionalsmedical rounds that doctors use to develop with information to determine ifmedical practitioners competence in the intended institutional programeffective patient care. The idea was further and the taught program is inadapted to advance effective teaching alignment with the educationand learning practice in the K-12 school organization’s commitmentsystems and was referred to as instructional to teaching and learningrounds in North America. quality. Additionally, classroom observations assist academicOISE Continuing and Professional Learning leaders in providing relevant andhas further developed the instructional descriptive feedback to facultyrounds practice for education professionals colleagues which improveswithin the post-secondary teaching andlearning environment and now offers teaching practice to impactthe program Teaching & Learning Walks:Making Leadership Visible. student learning.T.I.D.E. A LENS FOR OBSERVATION & FEEDBACKTASK - what the faculty DESIGN - refers to thecolleague is asking the classroom as a learninglearner to do environmentINSTRUCTIONAL ENGAGEMENTSTRATEGY- the how of - refers to learnerlearning - the actions engagementand strategies facultycolleagues use tointroduce, consolidateand assess learningPSE OISE CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

PROGRAM DETAILS (Closed Enrolment) ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe Teaching and Learning Walks program is designed for post-secondaryeducation leaders who want to improve their teaching and learning observation andinstructional leadership skills. The aim of the course is to provide a tool for formativeassessment to monitor teaching and learning that includes developing and usingopen-ended rich questions to promote inquiry, discourse and reflective considerationof practice.Your participation in this program will:• Refine your instructional leadership based on research and evidence-based practice• Sharpen your observational skills by learning to use the TIDE framework and protocols• Ensure you can co-construct descriptive indicators for evidence of student learning• Hone your ability to analyze discrete data and layer it with multiple data sources• Develop formative, descriptive feedback for your faculty colleague’s consideration PROGRAM FEATURES „„ A blended program that comprises of classroom facilitation with a Teaching and Learning Walk practicum along with online reading and assignments „„ Flexible delivery options: this program is delivered onsite at your organization or city in Canada and abroad „„ Delivered by OISE Faculty and outstanding education professionals and practitioners „„ Sessions bring latest research and model best practice „„ Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive an OISE Continuing and Professional Learning Recognition of Achievement PSE OISE CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

WITH OISE I CANCONTACT USOISE | Continuing and Professional LearningOntario Institute for Studies in EducationUniversity of Toronto5-103 252 Bloor Street WToronto, ON, M55 1V6 Canada [email protected] 1-416-978-2474 www.oise.utoronto.ca/cpl