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Understanding the Danielson Rubric & Evaluation Process

A special thanks to our APPR Committee:

Nick Askey, Elementary Teacher Jolene Ayres, HS ELA Teacher

Tammy Barber, ES AIS Teacher Dave Doty, HS Science Teacher

Dona Fredrickson, HS Special Education Teacher Nancy Schmick, ES AIS Teacher

Administrators: Micah Oldham, Jenny Conklin-Frank

Thank You!

Let’s Sort it Out

ACTIVITY:

1.  In your teams, review the essential elements contained in the envelope provided.

2. Organize these essential elements into team defined categories based on their common traits.

P A R T 1 :

UNDERSTANDING DOMAINS & COMPONENTS

PURPOSE:

1.  Align the essential elements of the teaching and learning. 2.  Compare the NYSUT & Danielson Rubrics.

NYSUT Danielson 2013

�  7 Standards �  35 Elements �  15 observable

components across 3 standards

�  2 standards aligned to pre-conference

�  Pre-conference form

�  4 Domains �  18 Components �  10 observable

components across 2 domains

�  1 domain aligned to pre-conference

�  Lesson plan

NYSUT vs. Danielson 2013 Rubrics

Let’s Sort it Out – Take 2

ACTIVITY:

1.  Resort your essential elements using the categories (domains) identified in the Danielson Placemat.

PURPOSE:

1.  Defining the components of the observation cycle.

2.  Becoming familiar with the components of Domain 1.

3.  Evaluating the effectiveness of a lesson plan.

PART 2:

LESSON PLANNING & DOMAIN 1

Components of Observation

ANNOUNCED OBSERVATIONS:

1.  Lesson Plan 2. Pre-Conference 3. Observation 4. Post-Conference

UNANNOUNCED OBSERVATIONS:

1.  Observation 2. Post-Conference

Components of Domain 1

DOMAIN 1: PLANNING & PREPARATION 1a: Knowledge of Content & Pedagogy 1b: Knowledge of Students 1c: Setting Instructional Outcomes 1d: Knowledge of Resources 1e: Designing Coherent Instruction 1f: Designing Student Assessments

Components of Domain 1

ACTIVITY:

1.  In your teams, review the lesson plan template provided at your table.

2. Align each part of the lesson plan template with one of the components of Domain 1.

Lesson Plan

Learningstandardsthatareexplicitlytaught,practiced,and/ormasteredthroughoutthelesson.

Whatstudentswillknow,understand,andbeabletodobytheendofthelesson;observableandmeasurable;student-friendly

1c:SettingInstructionalGoals

Learningactivitiessupportinstructionalobjectives;thoughtfullysequenced;alignedandappropriatebasedonunitsequence

1e:DesigningCoherentInstruction

Relevantandrigorous;encouragehands-onorinquiry-basedlearning;integratestechnologyordigitalmedia

1d:KnowledgeofResources

Research-basedstrategies;basedoninterestandskills;meetstheneedsoflearners;studentchoice&voice

1b:KnowledgeofStudents

Basedonyourexpertisewiththecontentandknowledgeofyourlearners,wherearetheygoingstruggle?

1a:DemonstratingKnowledgeofContent&Pedagogy

Whatbackgroundsskillsandknowledgedokidsneedinordertobesuccessfulwiththelesson?

Usingassessmentbefore,during,andafterlearningtogaugestudentprogress;engageslearnersinassessmentoftheirprogress

1f:AssessingStudentLearning

Everylessonhasabeginning,middle,andanend.Whatexperienceswilllearnersengageinthroughoutthelesson?

PART 3:

PERFORMANCE LEVELS & DOMAIN 2

PURPOSE:

1.  Recognize the qualifiers used at various levels of practice (developing, effective, etc.)

2. Becoming familiar with the components of Domain 2.

Components of Domain 2

DOMAIN 2: LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 2a: Creating Respect & Rapport 2b: Culture of Learning 2c: Classroom Procedures 2d: Managing Student Behavior 2e: Organizing Physical Space

Words of Effectiveness

ACTIVITY:

1.  Split your table team into 3 groups.

2.  Assign each group one effectiveness category – Developing, Effective, Highly Effective.

3.  Record qualifiers for each effectiveness category in the table provided.

P A R T 4 :

OBSERVING INSTRUCTION & DOMAIN 3

PURPOSE:

1.  Becoming familiar with the components of Domain 3. 2.  Observe, collect, sort, and rate evidence of effectiveness.

Components of Domain 3

DOMAIN 3: INSTRUCTION 3a: Communicating with Students 3b: Questioning & Discussion Techniques 3c: Engaging Students 3d: Using Assessment in Instruction 3e: Flexibility & Responsiveness

You Be the Judge!

ACTIVITY:

1.  Watch the observation lesson video and jot down your observation of both teacher and learner actions.

2. With your table mates, organize your evidence into the

components of Domain 3. 3. Using the rubric provided, evaluate the effectiveness of

each of components and determine an average score.

You Be the Judge!

PART 4:

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & DOMAIN 4

PURPOSE:

1.  Becoming familiar with the components of Domain 4.

Components of Domain 4

DOMAIN 4: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 4a: Reflecting on Teaching 4b: Maintaining Accurate Records

Making Connections

ACTIVITY:

How do components 4a & 4b connect to the lesson observation?

Any Questions?