1. 7/14/20151 Effective Teaching and Evaluation The Pathwise System By David M. Agnew Associate Professor Agricultural Education

2. 7/14/20152 Four Domains of Teaching Skills 1. Domain A (5 criteria) 2. Domain B (5 criteria) 3. Domain C (5 criteria) 4. Domain D (4 criteria)

3. 7/14/20153 What is a Domain? A major groupings or classifications of educational principles and practices that are considered relative to success in the teaching and learning process. There are four domains A, B, C, D Each has 4 to 5 criteria.

4. 7/14/20154 What is a Criteria? A subdivision and explanation of the Domain still within or about the Domain theme. These will look much like an objective. 4 domains, each with 4-5 criteria

5. 7/14/20155 Four Domains of Teaching Skills Domain A -- Organizing Content Knowledge for Student Learning Domain B -- Creating an Environment for the Student Learning Domain C -- Teaching for student learning Domain D -- Teacher Professionalism

6. 7/14/20156 Domain A Organizing Content Knowledge for Student Learning  Criteria  A 1 Becoming familiar with relevant aspects of students’ background knowledge and experiences  A 2 Articulation clear learning goals that are appropriate for the students  A 3 Demonstrating and understanding of the connections between the content that was learned previously, the current content, and the content that remains to be learned in the future.

7. 7/14/20157 Criteria Domain A, Continued A4 Creating or selecting teaching methods, learning activities, and instructional materials or other resources that are appropriate for the students and that are aligned wit the goals of the lesson. A5 Creating of selecting evaluation strategies that are appropriate for the students and that are aligned with the goals of the lesson.

8. 7/14/20158 Criteria A1 Becoming familiar with relevant aspects of students’ background knowledge and experiences Questions asked for reflection?  How does the teacher find out about students’ background knowledge and experiences?  How does the teacher find out about students’ foundation for understanding of the content?

9. 7/14/20159 Criteria A 2 Articulation clear learning goals that are appropriate for the students Questions asked for reflection?  Is the teacher able to state learning goals for the current lesson?  Does the teacher state the goals in terms of students outcomes, clearly distinguishing outcomes from activities?

10. 7/14/201510 Criteria A 3 Demonstrating and understanding of the connections between the content that was learned previously, the current content, and the content that remains to be learned in the future Question asked for reflection?  Can the teacher explain how the content he or she has planned for today connects to what the students have previously learned?  Can the teacher explain how the content he or she has planned for today connects to what the students will study in the future?

11. 7/14/201511 Criteria A 4 Creating or selecting teaching methods, learning activities, and instructional materials or other resources that are appropriate for the students and that are aligned wit the goals of the lesson Questions asked for reflection?  Are the methods, activities, materials, and resources selected by the teacher aligned with the goals of the lesson?  Are the methods and activities appropriate to the students’ development levels? Do the materials and activities provide for varied styles of participation?

12. 7/14/201512 Criteria A 5 Creating of selecting evaluation strategies that are appropriate for the students and that are aligned with the goals of the lesson Questions asked for reflection?  How is the plan for evaluation aligned with the learning goals of the lesson?  Can the teacher describe how he or she will use the results of the evaluation in planning future instruction?

13. 7/14/201513 Domain B Creating an environment for the student learning  Criteria  B 1 Creating a climate that promotes fairness  B 2 Establishing and maintaining rapport with students  B 3 Communicating challenging learning expectations to each student  B 4 Establishing and maintaining consistent standards of classroom behavior  B 5 Making the physical environment as safe and conducive to learning as possible

14. 7/14/201514 Criteria B 1 Creating a climate that promotes fairness Questions asked for reflection?  Is the teacher fair in interactions with students during the observed class period?  In what ways does the teacher help students to have access to learning?

15. 7/14/201515 Criteria B 2 Establishing and maintaining rapport with students Questions asked for reflection?  Does the teacher attempt to relate positively to students?  Does the teacher show concern for the students?

16. 7/14/201516 Criteria B 3 Communicating challenging learning expectations to each student Questions asked for reflection?  How does the teacher show, by words, actions, or attitude, that each student is capable of meaningful achievement?  In what ways do the students demonstrate a clear understanding of the teacher’s expectations for achievement that may have been stated explicitly prior to the observation?

17. 7/14/201517 Criteria B 4 Establishing and maintaining consistent standards of classroom behavior Questions asked for reflection?  Are consistent standards of classroom behavior evident?  How are standards established?

18. 7/14/201518 Criteria B 5 Making the physical environment as safe and conducive to learning as possible Question asked for reflection?  How much control does the teacher have over the physical environment?  Are any safety violations or risks evident?

19. 7/14/201519 Domain C Teaching for student learning  Criteria  C 1 Making learning goals and instructional procedures clear to students  C 2 Making content comprehensible to students  C 3 Encouraging students to extend their thinking  C 4 Monitoring students’ understanding of content through a variety of means, providing feedback to students to assist learning, and adjusting learning activities as the situation demands  C 5 Using instructional time effectively

20. 7/14/201520 Criteria C 1 Making learning goals and instructional procedures clear to students Questions asked for reflection?  Does the teacher communicate learning goals to the students, either explicitly or implicitly?  Are the directions to students for instructional procedures clear?

21. 7/14/201521 Criteria C 2 Making content comprehensible to students Questions asked?  Are the students generally engaged with the content?  Does the lesson as a whole have coherent structure?

22. 7/14/201522 Criteria C 3 Encouraging students to extend their thinking Questions asked?  Does the teacher recognize and use opportunities to help students extend their thinking?  Is the teacher able to use the current content appropriately as a springboard to independent, creative, or critical thinking?

23. 7/14/201523 Criteria C 4 Monitoring students’ understanding of content through a variety of means, providing feedback to students to assist learning, and adjusting learning activities as the situation demands Questions asked?  Does the teacher monitor student’s understanding of the content? Is this done equitably?  Does the teacher provide substantive feedback to students? Is this done equitably?

24. 7/14/201524 Criteria C 5 Using instructional time effectively Questions asked?  Is the instruction paced in such a way that students appear to be on task most of the time?  Is there evidence of established routines and procedures that help the teacher maximize the time available for instruction?

25. 7/14/201525 Domain D Teacher Professionalism  Criteria  D 1 Reflecting on the extent to which the learning goals were met  D 2 Demonstrating a sense of efficacy  D 3 Building a professional relationship with colleagues to share teaching insights and to coordinate learning activities for students  D 4 Building a professional relationship with colleagues to share teaching insights and to coordinate learning activities for students

26. 7/14/201526 Criteria D 1 Reflecting on the extent to which the learning goals were met Questions asked?  What judgments does the teacher make about the extent to which the goals were met? Are these judgments accurate?  How does the teacher support her or his judgment?

27. 7/14/201527 Criteria D 2 Demonstrating a sense of efficacy Questions asked?  In what ways does the teacher convey a sense of efficacy with respect to student’s learning?  What specific actions does the teacher suggest for working with individual students who are not meeting the learning goals?

28. 7/14/201528 Criteria D 3 Building a professional relationship with colleagues to share teaching insights and to coordinate learning activities for students Questions asked?  Does the teacher identify colleagues within the school who can provide instructional help is relevant to the observed lesson or to students in the class?  If appropriate, does the teacher identify colleagues whose participation is either necessary or helpful in coordinating learning activities for students?

29. 7/14/201529 Criteria D 4 Building a professional relationship with colleagues to share teaching insights and to coordinate learning activities for students Questions asked?  Does the teacher demonstrate knowledge of how he or she could communicate with parents or guardians?  Does the teacher communicate appropriately with parents or guardians in ways that are suitable for his or her teaching situation?

30. 7/14/201530 Quick Quiz…… Domains In class the students feel free to attempt new experiences.  (Domain B -- Environment) Knowing the student’s background will aide in helping the teacher.  (Domain A –Becoming familiar with background)

31. 7/14/201531 Quick Domain Quiz Cont… In class has the goals been met.  (Domain D- Learning goals) In class do the students understand instructions.  (Domain C- Making goals clear)

32. 7/14/201532 The End Credits and References: