CLASS Domains
The 3 CLASS domains?
What is Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, Instructional Support?
This dimension looks at how well teachers respond to children’s needs.
Teacher Sensitivity
A child spills paint and looks upset. You comfort the child and calmly help clean.
Teacher Sensitivity
The domain includes the dimension Teacher Sensitivity.
What Is Emotional Support?
This dimension focuses on clear expectations and minimizing disruptions
Behavior Management
You notice children getting restless during circle time You adjust the activity to be more interactive.
Teacher Sensivity
The domain focuses on behavior management and productivity.
What Is Classroom Organization?
What does “Productivity” in CLASS measure
How well the teacher manages time and routines to maximize learning.
A child asks a “why” question. You engage them with follow-up questions.
Concept Development
The domain encourages concept development and quality of feedback?
What is Instructional Support?
Which dimension supports learning through open-ended questions
Language Modeling
During centers, how do you support language development? You use rich vocabulary and ask open-ended questions.
Language Modeling
The domain promotes students higher order thinking, cognition and the teachers focus on understanding rather than rote Instruction.
What is Instructional Support?
This dimension involves connecting ideas and encouraging higher-order thinking.
Concept Development
A group of children are running in the class room. You redirect positively and clarify expectations.
Behavior Management