The Pineapple Chart: Fostering a Collaborative Culture through Informal Observations

Are you looking for ways to help cultivate a culture of collaboration in your school? Do you want to provide your teachers with opportunities to inspire each other and share their strengths? Then you need to introduce your staff to The PIneapple Chart! This professional development system allows teachers to invite one another into their classrooms for informal observations. However, the key to these observations is that they are kept informal–no set amount of time, no post-observation conference, no write-up required. When a teacher has a unique, exciting, interesting, or especially engaging activity planned, they can “sign up” on the Pineapple Chart, inviting their colleagues to pop in for a visit. Each week, set up this chart in a common area where teachers visit often and encourage them to inspire others and show them how they shine! If you’re looking to improve your school’s culture and showcase your teacher’s specializations, then start with the Pineapple Chart!