Explanation of Clark’s Rounds Process
One of the most unique experiences in the Clark MAT program has been participating in Clark’s round process. Clark’s website provides the following context:
Drawing on the concept of a “round” in medical practice, Teacher Rounds bring together small groups—for example, MAT students, teachers and education faculty—for focused observation, inquiry, and reflection in classrooms. Teacher Rounds aim to share and make teaching practice transparent, cultivate habits of reflection and inquiry, develop mutual understanding of student learning and teaching, and build learning communities grounded in the work that teachers and students do every day.
For more information on teacher rounds, please read Thomas Del Prete’s The Rounds Model of Professional Development.
Below you will find inquiry sheets from two of my teacher rounds this year as well as images from each round.
Climate Zones Round Sheet - April
Changing States of Matter Round - March