The Walkthrough Observation: Secondary Principals' and Secondary Teachers' Perceptions of the Walkthrough Observation Tool

This study explored the secondary principals’ and secondary teachers’ perception of the Walkthrough Observation Tool. A mixed method approach was utilized to collect data. A quantitative data approach was conducted through the use of pre-and post-intervention surveys. The quantitative data allowed for a complete understanding of the participants perception throughout the action research project. A Qualitative data approach was conducted to collect data through pre-and-post interviews. The qualitative data provided interview opportunities to examine if and how a participants perception may have shifted throughout the action research project. Findings indicate that the secondary principals’ and secondary teachers perception of the Walkthrough Observation Tool improves instructional practices. Results indicate that secondary principals and secondary teachers believe that the Walkthrough Observation Tool has enhanced their instructional practices to promote professional growth. A common improvement between the secondary principals’ and the secondary teachers’ was that the Walkthrough Observation Tool may be refined to improve assessments.