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The Danielson Framework and Your Evaluation AK Teaching Standard DP_8c: Engages in Instructional Development Activities Danielson Domain 4e: Growing and Developing Professionally
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
