Circulation Reflection Worksheet

Take a few minutes to reflect on your current movement patterns in the classroom and plan one concrete step to increase your active supervision.

1. Current Circulation Habits
   Describe how and when you usually move around the room (e.g., checking on independent work, joining small groups, scanning the back). List at least three habits you already practice:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Observed Challenges
   What barriers or difficulties prevent you from circulating consistently (e.g., room layout, time constraints, task demands)?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Notable Successes
   Recall a specific moment when moving around the room positively influenced a student’s engagement or behavior. Describe what happened and why it mattered.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Connecting to Evidence
   Which evidence-based benefit from the Benefits of Classroom Circulation Slide Deck resonated most with you, and why?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Action Step
   Write one specific, measurable action you will take in your next lesson to increase the amount or quality of your circulation (e.g., “I will pause every 3 minutes to check on a different table”).
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Implementation Plan
   When during your lesson will you enact this action? How will you remind yourself or track your progress?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

When you’re ready to discuss strategies with peers, move on to the Walk vs. Station Debate Prompt.

Walk vs. Station Debate Prompt

Purpose

Engage in a rapid debate to explore the strengths and limitations of two active-supervision approaches:

• Walking: Continuously circulating among students.
• Stationary: Remaining at a strategic point in the room.

Setup (1 minute)

1. Divide into two teams: Team Walk and Team Station.
2. Assign a facilitator in each group to keep track of time.
3. Spend 1 minute brainstorming 2–3 key arguments in favor of your assigned approach.

Debate Guidelines (2 minutes)

Team Walk (1 minute to present)

• How does moving around the room impact student engagement and accountability?
• In what ways does circulation foster positive teacher–student relationships and early problem detection?

Team Station (1 minute to present)

• How can standing in one spot allow for deeper observation and focused support?
• When might a fixed position improve instructional clarity or classroom logistics?

Exchange & Challenge (optional, if time allows)

• After both teams present, each team poses one question or counterpoint to the other.

Whole-Group Reflection (30 seconds)

• Discuss: Could a hybrid model (periodic walking with designated stations) offer the best of both approaches? Why or why not?
• Identify one quick adjustment you’ll try next week to balance circulation and station supervision.

Wrap-Up Reflection

Please complete this quick exit ticket to consolidate your learnings and plan your next steps.

1. Key Insight
   What is one important takeaway about active supervision that you’ll remember from today’s session?
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Action Plan
   Describe one specific strategy you will implement in your next lesson to increase your circulation or improve your supervision.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Anticipated Challenge
   What potential obstacle might you face when applying this strategy, and how do you plan to address it?
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Additional Support
   Is there a question you still have or a resource you need to feel more confident in using active supervision?