TESS Domain 1
The name of Domain 1
What is Planning and Preperation
The name of Domain 2
What is the classroom environment?
The name of Domain 3
What is instruction?
What is professional responsibilities?
Child Development, learning activities, and student skills are all subcategories of the Domain.
What is Domain 1?
This is categorized as Domain 1a
What is demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy?
This is categorized as Domain 2a
What is creating an environment of respect and rapport?
This is classified as Domain 3a
What is communicating with students?
This is classified as Domain 4a
What is reflecting on teaching?
Lesson adjustment, discussion techniques, and assessment criteria are all a part of this Domain.
What is Domain 3?
This is categorized by Domain 1b
What is demonstrating knowledge of students?
What is establishing a culture for learning?
This is classified as Domain 3b
What is using questioning and discussion techniques?
This is classified as Domain 4b
What is maintaining accurate records?
Relationships with colleagues, enhancement of content knowledge, and service to students are all a part of this Domain.
What is Domain 4?
This is categorized by Domain 1c
What is selecting instructional outcomes?
This is categorized as Domain 2c
What is managing classroom procedures?
This is classified as Domain 3c
What is engaging students in learning?
This is classified as Domain 4c
What is communicating with families?
Student pride in work, teacher interaction with students, and instructional groups are all a part of this Domain.
Domain 2
This is categorized as Domain 1d
What is demonstrating knowledge of resources?
This is categorized as Domain 2d
What is managing student behavior?
This is classified as Domain 3d
What is using assessment in instruction?
This is classified as Domain 4d
What is participating in a professional community?
These domains are done outside of the classroom.