The Framework for Teaching

An Overview of the Danielson Model

Wisdom of Practice/Worksheet #1Wisdom of Practice/Worksheet #1Think-Pair-Share

What would you observe and/or hear

(from the teachers or from the students)

that would convince you that you are in the

presence of a master teacher?

• Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

• Domain 2: The Classroom Environment

• Domain 3: Instruction

• Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

The Domains

• Take a moment to review Wisdom of Practice/Worksheet #1.

• Which domains are represented by the qualities listed.

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

Domain 2: The Classroom Environment

Domain 3: Instruction

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

A Framework for Teaching

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities•Reflecting on Teaching•Maintaining Accurate Records•Communicating with Families•Contributing to the School and District•Growing and Developing Professionally•Showing Professionalism

Domain 3: Instruction•Communicating Clearly and Accurately•Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques•Engaging Students in Learning•Using Assessment in Instruction•Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation•Demonstrating Knowledge of Content

and Pedagogy•Demonstrating Knowledge of Students•Selecting Instruction Goals•Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources•Designing Coherent Instruction•Assessing Student Learning

Domain 2: The Classroom Environment•Creating an Environment of Respect

and Rapport•Establishing a Culture for Learning•Managing Classroom Procedures•Managing Student Behavior•Organizing Physical Space

Off Stage On Stage

Benefits of Any Framework

Provides common vocabulary, definitions, language Develops shared understandings of concepts Encourages self-assessment and meaningful

introspection Enables reflection and insight on practice Structures professional conversation among

colleagues

Memorable Moment…

• Recall a most memorable moment as a student…

• Jot down what made this so memorable - positively or negatively

• Share out…

Reviewing Domain 2: Classroom Environment

Key Points:

The “classroom” isn’t just a room with four walls. Organizing space to match learning goals. Focuses on the affective – how a learner feels about

him/herself and school. How the “classroom” community interacts with one

another. Speaks to our beliefs about the students’ abilities to

learn and setting high learning expectations.

Reviewing Domain 3: Instruction

Key Points:

Student Engagement is the most important component.

Student Engagement = Brain Sweat Brain Sweat = Rigor

“Time on Task” is NOT the number of activities we give the learners. It IS about challenging them to think.

Debrief 2-3 on-stage

Off-Stage Behaviors

Groups 1 and 3: Describe the critical, behind-the-scenes work of planning and organizing for classroom instruction/service delivery.

Groups 2 and 4: Describe the other behind-the-scenes work of the teacher; commitment to high ethical and professional standards; & to continuous improvement of their practice.

Documenting Domains 1 & 4

Skills in Domains 1 & 4 are demonstrated primarily through means other than observation.

What are some ways to document performance in each domain?

Reviewing Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Key Points:

Often we do not take the time to reflect on how the educational decisions we make impact learning; yet, reflection is CRITICAL to improving our practice.

“The Devil is in the details.” (keeping accurate records)

Frequency and type of family communication is part of our professional responsibilities.

We must also be lifelong learners – particularly in areas that improve student learning.

Reviewing Domain 1: Planning & Preparation

Key Points:

Contains the components of an effective lesson plan.

Helps make our own thinking (planning instructional decisions) visible.

Educator expertise and knowledge related to content/pedagogy must be reflected in planning.

Debrief 1 & 4: Off-Stage Domains

Framework Focus

Identifying the DomainsWorksheet #2

Ticket Out the Door

New ideas you learned

Challenges you believe you will face with this framework

Question you still have