The Danielson Framework and Your

EvaluationAK Teaching Standard DP_8c: Engages in Instructional Development

Activities

Danielson Domain 4e: Growing and Developing Professionally

Tonight’s Goals:

To facilitate an understanding of the Danielson Framework, process, and purpose

To build your confidence for engaging in instructional dialogue about the Framework

To consider the evaluation process as a tool to promote moving forward professionally

To provide an opportunity for you to identify evidence and artifacts in your own practice

Learning Piece 1

The Danielson Framework tool simply defines what teachers should know and be able to do in the exercise of their profession.

The complex art of teaching is divided into 22 components clustered into the 4 domains.

Each component defines a distinct aspect of a domain.

Framework, process and purpose

Tally Here:

Framework, process and purpose

Examples of evidence: Use your Framework handout to help you tally the evidence into the correct domain.

The teacher greets students by name as they enter the class or during the lesson.

5/27 students have finished an assignment early—the teacher assigns a follow-up activity.

The teacher has decided to participate in the Expansion Forum on Blackboard and applies their learning professionally.

The teacher creates a list of historical fiction novels that will expand her students’ knowledge of the age of exploration.

1 2 3 4Confidence

Model Evaluation Process

1.Pre- Conference Training

2.Self-Reflection Conference

3.Classroom Walk-Throughs

4.Informal Observations

5.Pre - Observation Conference

6.Formal Observation

7.Post observation Conference

8.Summative Evaluation Conference

Framework, process and purpose

Basic Proficient

Justify Some Limited Accurate Clearly Scaffolded Challenging Partially

Connects Correct Attempts Uneven Singular Adequate Engages Rarely

General Regularly Specific Self-assessment Minimal Ineffective Referenced

Partially Rudimentary Inefficient Effective Attempts Culturally-sensitive

Cooperation Actively participates Professional inquiry Enhances Contributes

Confidence

Model Evaluation Process

1.Pre- Conference Training

2.Self-Reflection Conference

3.Classroom Walk-Throughs

4.Informal Observations

5.Pre - Observation Conference

6.Formal Observation

7.Post observation Conference

8.Summative Evaluation Conference

Moving forward professionally

Goal Check of Learning Piece 1

To facilitate an understanding of the Danielson Framework, process, and purpose

To build your confidence for engaging in instructional dialogue about the Framework

To consider the evaluation process as a tool to promote moving forward professionally

Learning Piece 2

To facilitate an understanding of the Danielson Framework, process, and purpose

To build your confidence for engaging in instructional dialogue about the Framework

To consider the evaluation process as a tool to promote moving forward professionally

To provide an opportunity for you to identify evidence and artifacts in your own practice

Evidence from YOUR practice:Use the A tool to type in what’s happening in your classroom.

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy

Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

Setting Instructional Outcomes

Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources

Designing Coherent Instruction

Designing Student Assessments

Your evidence

Skills in Domain 1 are demonstrated primarily through

the plans that teachers prepare to guide their teaching…Planning is

about design.--Charlotte Danielson

Evidence from YOUR practice:Use the A tool to type in what’s happening in your classroom.

Domain 2: Classroom Environment

Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport

Establishing a Culture for Learning

Managing Classroom Procedures

Managing Student Behavior

Organizing Physical Space

Your evidence

Domain 2 for you!

Evidence from YOUR practice:Use the A tool to type in what’s happening in your classroom.

Domain 3: Instruction

Communicating with Students

Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques

Engaging Students in Learning

Using Assessment in Instruction

Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

Your evidence

Domain 3: Instruction

E = Expectations

N = New knowledge

G = Grouping

A = Assessment

G = Graphic organizers

E = Everyone

Evidence from YOUR practice:Use the A tool to type in what’s happening in your classroom.

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Reflecting on Teaching

Maintaining Accurate Records

Communicating with Families

Participating in the Professional Community

Growing and Developing Professionally

Showing Professionalism

Your evidence

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Are you able to assess the effectiveness of your work and take steps to improve it?

Goal Check of Learning Piece 2

To provide an opportunity for you to identify evidence and artifacts in your own practice