Domain 1
the art, science, and practice of teaching
Pedagogy
focuses on cultivating respectful and affirming enviromoments.
Domain 2A
-Links lesson purpose to larger curriculum. Clear procedures that anticipate student misunderstanding. Spoken and written language is expressive
Domain 3A : communicating about purpose and content
After a science lab doesn't go as planned, a teacher spends time thinking about what went wrong and how to adjust the group sizes for next time. What component is this teacher practicing?
Engaging in Reflective Practice (4a)
This component of Domain 1 involves knowing what your students already know, their cultural heritage and their developmental characteristics.
1B: Demonstrating knowledge of students.
focuses on fostering a culture for learning
Domain 2B
Uses questions and prompts to challenge students. Promote metacognition and higher level thinking. Extends the discussion while enriching it
Domain 3B: using questioning and discussion techniques
Joining a professional teaching group, reading educational research, and attending workshops to improve practice fall under this component:
Growing and Developing Professionally (4e)
When a teacher outlines what students will learn by the end of a lesson, they are writing these clear, measurable statements.
Learning objectives/goals.
focuses on maintaining purposeful environments. This consists of making sure the classroom is organized and structured in order to support students’ learning.
Domain 2C
Well designed tasks that require complex thinking. Suitable scaffolding allowing for students to explain their thinking. Clear structure and pacing of lesson
Domain 3C: Engaging students in learning
A teacher ensures that parents who speak languages other than English receive translated newsletters and updates. This addresses which component?
Engaging Families and Communities (4c)
This component involves selecting digital tools, text, manipulatives, and community resources that enhance student learning.
1D: Demonstrate knowledge of resource.
focuses on supporting positive student behavior. Danielson emphasizes the importance of making sure students know what is expected and why it is important to follow those expectations.
Domain 2D
Assessment is fully integrated into instruction. Teacher is constantly monitoring class understanding. Allows students to self-assess and track own progress
Domain 3D: Using assessment for learning
When a teacher notices a school safety issue or an unfair rule affecting students and speaks up at a staff meeting to fix it, they are demonstrating this specific element of Component 4f:
advocating for students
Designing a sequence of learning activities that are coherent, aligned with standards, and have a clear beginning, middle, and end represents this component.
1E: Designing Coherent Instruction
focuses on organizing spaces for learning, which consists of the physical elements of the classroom. The classroom should be neat and organized in a way that supports learning and encourages the students to also be organized themselves.
Domain 2E
Teacher takes opportunities to enhance learning by building on students interests. Uses multiple approaches to teaching the lesson. The lesson is not “finished” until every student understands it fully
Domain 3E: responding flexibly to students needs
A veteran teacher notices that several first-year teachers are struggling with classroom management, so she invites them to observe her lessons and helps them design new rules and procedures. Which specific Domain 4 component is this teacher displaying at a Distinguished level?
Contributing School Community and Culture (4d)