In 2004 The Three-Minute Walk-Through introduced educators to the Downey Walk-Through, a practical approach to coaching and supervision that is now widely accepted and used. Offering an expanded examination of the Downey Walk-Through, this sequel to the bestseller focuses on the second part of the walk-through, the reflective follow-up conversation, and clarifies many of the common misconceptions and misapplications of the approach. The authors illustrate how leaders can use the observations from the walk-through to engage in professional conversations and encourage teachers to reflect on and improve their practice.

Building on the philosophical framework of the three-minute walk-through for reflective inquiry -- Considering the various approaches to classroom observations -- Clarifying the misapplications in using the Downey walk-through five-step classroom observation structure -- Creating a culture of reflection through the use of walk-throughs and reflective dialogue -- Moving people toward reflection -- Adapting the walk-through and reflective conversation for other positions -- Adapting the walk-through and reflective conversation approach for peer coaching and mentoring -- Authenticating the three-minute walk-through and reflective inquiry and practice with recent and legitimate research -- Using the walk-through and reflective dialogue to create professional learning communities -- Institutionalizing the three-minute walk-through and reflective inquiry.