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Over the last week, we have been visited by other Gifted Resource Teachers from across the city. They came with the sole purpose of observing our students engaged in critical, creative thinking skills and problem solving. They participated in what the educational field is calling Learning walks… a chance to look in for 10 -15 minutes on a variety of classes to see how the teacher has engaged the students in learning. This is all in our efforts to move towards a 21st century professional community of learners across the district. The feedback that they provided was immensely beneficial. They saw our students engaged in discussing new ideas, sharing ways to solve problems, and creating original ways to express both written work and mathematics.
Today, I had the opportunity to visit Red Mill Elementary for my learning walk. I saw the Gifted Resource Program in action through collaboration and instruction as well as other classes within the building at 1-5th grade. Looking from the outside in to the class was a very positive learning experience for me as well. I loved the purposeful use of technology and how the students were excited about their work.
On Wednesday morning, I will have the opportunity to visit First Coloial HS for another learning walk… my plan is to look for ways that I can help our students be prepared for what is yet to come.