Teacher Evaluation Ashley Greene 10/29/13

Today’s Objective Students will be able to understand what will be expected of them, as future teachers, when being evaluated Connect Madeline Hunter Model to what is expected in evaluation

How Often? Each state is different http://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/siteASCD/publications/policypoints/policypoints_feb13.pdf

Past Teacher Evaluation Principal observes the classroom with a checklist Two ratings Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Usually rushed and teachers receive no feedback on how to improve Johnson, S. (n.d.). Why Teachers Must Have an Effective Evaluation System. Retrieved 2013

Evaluation Systems to Improve Charlotte Danielson The Thoughtful Classroom

Charlotte Danielson Domain 1- Planning and Preparation Knowledge of content Knowledge of students Knowledge of resources Setting instructional outcomes Designing coherent instruction Designing student assessments The Danielson Group. (2011). The Framework for Teaching. In The Danielson Group. Retrieved 2013 What does “knowledge of students” mean? What would be considered instructional outcomes?

Charlotte Danielson Domain 2- Classroom Environment Create environment of respect and rapport Establish culture for learning Manage classroom procedures Manage student behavior Organizing physical space The Danielson Group. (2011). The Framework for Teaching. In The Danielson Group. Retrieved 2013 Can you see the 5 building blocks of an Effective Classroom Environment? What are they?

Charlotte Danielson Domain 3- Instruction Communicating with students Using questioning and discussion techniques Engaging students in learning Using assessment in instruction Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness The Danielson Group. (2011). The Framework for Teaching. In The Danielson Group. Retrieved 2013 What aspects of lesson design do you see?

Charlotte Danielson Domain 4- Professional Responsibilities Reflecting on teaching Maintaining accurate records Communicating with families Participating in professional community Growing and developing professionally Showing professionalism The Danielson Group. (2011). The Framework for Teaching. In The Danielson Group. Retrieved 2013

The Thoughtful Classroom 10 dimensions 3 components Four Cornerstones of Effective Teaching Five Episodes of Effective Instruction Effective Professional Practice: Looking Beyond the Classroom What is the Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework? (2013). In Lessons from The Thoughtful Classroom. Retrieved 2013

Thoughtful Classroom Four Cornerstones Organization, Rules, and Procedures Positive Relationships Engagement and Enjoyment A Culture of Thinking and Learning What is the Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework? (2013). In Lessons from The Thoughtful Classroom. Retrieved 2013 Recognize the 5 building blocks?

Thoughtful Classroom Five Episodes Preparing Students for New Learning Presenting New Learning Deepening and Reinforcing Learning Applying Learning Reflecting on and Celebrating Learning What is the Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework? (2013). In Lessons from The Thoughtful Classroom. Retrieved 2013 What parts of lesson design can we find in these episodes?

The Thoughtful Classroom Effective Professional Practice Commitment to ongoing learning Professionalism Commitment to the school community What is the Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework? (2013). In Lessons from The Thoughtful Classroom. Retrieved 2013 How can we continue the process of ongoing learning?

What New Systems Do Enable discussion and effective feedback No improvement = dismissed http://www.thoughtfulclassroom.com/PDFs/TE_dimension_5.pdf

Linking Evaluation to Four Block Lesson Approach

Outcomes Understand what is to be expected during teacher evaluation. Connect Four Block Lesson Design to teacher evaluation.