Drop-in
A short, unannounced visit to a lesson by a leader or coach.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Professional development
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Related terms
- Learning walk All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Short, often informal visits to several classrooms to gather a picture of teaching and learning across a school.
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