Idaho Core Teacher Standards and the

Danielson Framework for Teaching Evaluation

Method

Matt MoxhamEDUC 290

Idaho Core Teacher Standards

• The Idaho Core Teacher Standards are ten standards set by the State of Idaho that teachers are expected to uphold. This is because these standards sum up the skills that teachers should have in order to be successful.

• Because of the importance of these standards, all new teachers must demonstrate a thorough understanding of these standards before entering the workforce

• These standards are what administrative personnel at schools evaluate their teachers on, so knowing how to apply them to a class is key

Idaho Core Teacher Standards

Standard 1: Learner development Teachers must understand how learners grow and

develop, individually and as a whole, across varying areas Teachers must understand how learning occurs, what

things in the students’ lives influence their learning, and know how to identify readiness to learn

Teachers must create lessons appropriate for students’ level of development to promote learning

Teachers take responsibility for promoting the growth and development of learners

Idaho Core Teacher Standards

Standard 2: Learning Differences Teachers use their understanding of individual and

cultural differences to create and inclusive learning environment Teachers must identify the differences in students in

order to draw on their strengths to help them achieve their highest potential

Teachers must design lessons in a way that creates an even playing field for learners. This may include specific adaptations for students with exceptional needs.

Teachers must respect the various backgrounds of students and believe that all can achieve at high levels

Idaho Core Teacher Standards

Standard 3: Learning Environments Teachers must work with students to create and

environment conducive of learning, positive social interaction, and self-motivation Teachers must know how to motivate students to take

ownership of their learning and maintain productivity while also interacting with their peers

Teachers must develop lessons that focus on students’ discovery and collaboration to promote social interactions that allow for productivity

Teachers must be responsive listeners who promote respectful communication in a positive learning environment

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Standard 4: Content Knowledge Teachers must understand the central concepts of the

discipline(s) they teach and know how to make them meaningful Teachers must understand both major concepts and

common misconceptions in their discipline and know how to use academic language to convey them

Teachers must design lessons that capture key ideas of the discipline, encourage students to question the ideas, and aid students in applying their knowledge

Teachers must realize their content knowledge is ever changing and appreciates various perspectives within the discipline

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Standard 5: Application of Content Teachers must understand how to connect concepts to

local and global issues Teachers must understand how their discipline is

related to others so that they are able to connect core subjects to everyday experiences

Teachers must design lessons that allow students to access information from other disciplines to deepen their understanding of core topics

Teachers must find ways to use disciplinary knowledge as a way to address current issues

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Standard 6: Assessment Teachers must understand and use multiple methods of

assessment to engage learners Teachers must understand the differences between

methods of assessments and how to use each one to help students grow in different areas of learning

Teachers must design assessments in a way that they use multiple methods to test students in a variety of ways to both challenge and grow students

Teachers must use assessments to help students learn by providing timely feedback and developing their capacity to review

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Standard 7: Planning for Instruction Teachers must plan instruction that supports students

in meeting their goals Teachers must understand what they goals are for

students and how to best plan classes to help student reach these goals in the time allotted

Teachers must design lessons that are relevant to the goals for students and in a way that reinforces their understanding to push towards the goals

Teachers must respect students’ strengths and input and use both to plan effective instruction

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Standard 8: Instructional Strategies Teachers must understand and use a variety of

strategies to encourage learners Teachers must understand the cognitive processes

associated with learning and how to apply instructional strategies to aid these processes

Teachers must collaborate with learners to design effective lessons and must vary their role in the instruction process

Teachers must be committed to understanding the needs of the students and exploring new ways to present lessons in a way that will promote understanding

Idaho Core Teacher Standards

Standard 9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice Teachers must always be educating themselves and

evaluating the effects of the choices they make Teachers must know how to use self assessment to

improve on their teaching and realize how personal identity has an effect on their relationship with students

Teachers must engage in learning opportunities aligned with personal needs as well as the needs of the students and school

Teachers must see themselves as a learner and take responsibility for student learning by improving on their teaching methods

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Standard 10: Leadership and Collaboration Teachers must seek opportunities to take responsibility

for students learning and to advance the profession Teachers must understand how the different aspects

of the social system work together inside the school and know how to work with other adults with similar skills

Teachers must work with colleagues and generate meaningful research on education issues and policies

Teachers must realize the need for self improvement and take full responsibility for contributing to the profession

Framework for Teaching

School administrators have chosen to use Charlotte Danielson’s “Framework for Teaching” in addition to the Idaho Core Teachers Standards as a way of evaluating the performance of their teachers

The Framework for Teaching is broken into 4 sets totaling 22 components that are aligned with the state standards but provide a different angle for evaluation of teachers

Teachers are graded on their performance like this: Unsatisfactory-Level 1 Basic-Level 2 Proficient-Level 3 Distinguished-Level 4

Framework for Teaching

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy Demonstrate knowledge of students Setting instructional outcomes Demonstrating knowledge of resources Designing coherent instruction Designing student assessments

This domain is used to evaluate teachers based on their knowledge of course material and how they used that knowledge to prepare for the class

Framework for Teaching

Domain 2: Classroom Environment Creating and environment of respect and rapport Establishing a culture for learning Managing classroom procedures Managing student behavior Organizing physical space

This domain is used to evaluate teachers based on their interactions with the class and the environment that is created before, during, and after the lesson

Framework for Teaching

Domain 3: Instruction Communicating with students Using questioning and discussion techniques Engaging students in learning Using assessment in instruction Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness

This domain is used to evaluate teachers based on the methods they use to convey the lesson to the student and how well they do so. It is also noted how the lesson aligns with the goal for the grade.

Framework for Teaching

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities Reflecting on teaching Maintain accurate records Communicating with families Participating in the professional community Growing and developing professionally Showing professionalism

This domain is used to evaluate teachers based on their contribution to the school as a professional, whether it be the interactions with other teachers or the work they are doing to further education as a whole

How the Two Compare

Framework:

Danielson Domain 1:Planning and Preparation

Danielson Domain 2:The Classroom Environment

Danielson Domain 3:Instruction and Assessment

Danielson Domain 4:Professional Responsibilities

Idaho Teaching Standard:

Standards 1, 2, & 7

Standard 5

Standards 3, 4, 6, & 8

Standards 9 & 10

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Danielson, Charlotte. The Framework for Teaching: Evaluation Instrument. 2013 Edition ed. Princeton, NJ: Danielson Group, 2013. Print.

Idaho State Department of Education, ed. "Performance Assessment Portfolio Guidance & Performance Assessment Rubric." (2011): 1-13. Idaho State Department of Education. 18 Jan. 2011. Web. 20 Feb. 2014.

<https://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/teacher_certification/alt_routes.htm>.

"Teacher Certification." Idaho State Department of Education. Ed. Idaho State Department of Education. N.p., 2014. Web. 21

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