A Framework for Teaching Charlotte Danielson’s Model SHS – Professional Development 14 November 2012 ( Brenda Baker/Marnie Malone)

The Framework is… ▪ Grounded in research ▪ Aligned to the New York State Teaching Standards ▪ Independent of any particular Teaching Methodology ▪ Coherent in Structure ▪ Used to Prepare New Teachers ▪ A Road Map for Novices ▪ Guidance for Experienced Professionals ▪ A New Paradigm ▪ Beyond passing on knowledge to forming conceptual understandings. ▪ See classrooms as communities of learners, not just the teacher conveying the understanding.

The Framework is NOT … ▪ A Checklist of Teaching Behaviors ▪ Teachers may accomplish many of the same things, but they don’t often achieve them in the same way. ▪ An Endorsement of a Particular Teaching Style ▪ Not an overly prescriptive model ▪ Teachers need flexibility and professional trust to select instructional strategies for each situation.

Features of the Framework ▪ Comprehensive – ▪ it aims to describe all of teaching; referring not only to what occurs in the classroom but also what happens behind the scenes and beyond the classroom walls. ▪ This may include the following activities; ▪ Planning for Instruction ▪ Communicating with parents ▪ Using educational resources ▪ Public ▪ One of the main principles is that the framework is publicly known. ▪ There is no “gotcha” mentality ▪ Used to promote meaningful discussions ▪ Important vehicle for professional development

Features of the Framework ▪ Generic ▪ Supports that every teaching situation is unique ▪ Grade level of lesson ▪ Content of lesson ▪ Diversity of students ▪ Urban vs. Rural areas ▪ Addresses other school personnel and their roles & responsibilities ▪ School Psychologists ▪ School Counselors ▪ School Nurses ▪ Teaching Assistants ▪ Instructional Support Specialists ▪ Library/Media Specialists ▪ Therapeutic Specialists

Danielson Model… 4 Domains ▪ 1-Planning and Preparation ▪ 6 components ▪ 2- The Classroom Environment ▪ 5 components ▪ 3- Instruction ▪ 5 components ▪ 4- Professional Responsibilities ▪ 6 components

Rubrics ▪ There are rubrics for each Domain & its’ components that break down to the element level. ▪ We have aligned it to the HEDI model. ▪ Highly Effective ▪ Effective ▪ Developing ▪ Ineffective ▪ Danielson’s levels of performance are; ▪ Distinguished ▪ Proficient ▪ Basic ▪ Unsatisfactory

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation Components ▪ 1a: Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy ▪ 1b: Demonstrating Knowledge of Students ▪ 1c: Setting Instructional Outcomes ▪ 1d: Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources ▪ 1e: Designing Coherent Instruction ▪ 1f: Designing Student Assessments

Domain 2: The Classroom Environment Components ▪ 2a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport ▪ 2b: Establishing a Culture of Learning ▪ 2c: Managing Classroom Procedures ▪ 2d: Managing Student Behavior ▪ 2e: Organizing Physical Space

Domain 3: Instruction Components ▪ 3a: Communicating with Students ▪ 3b: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques ▪ 3c: Engaging Students in Learning ▪ 3d: Using Assessment in Instruction ▪ 3e: Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities Components ▪ 4a: Reflecting on Teaching ▪ 4b: Maintaining Accurate Records ▪ 4c: Communicating with Families ▪ 4d: Participating in a Professional Community ▪ 4e: Growing and Developing Professionally ▪ 4f: Showing Professionalism

What you can do to become more familiar with this framework ▪ Read our APPR document!!! ▪ pg. 20 reads; “The focus of this plan includes Quality professional growth of teachers and principals in their instructional practices. Use of evidenced-based standards in each area of classroom instruction that are more objective and rubrics that are clearly defined. Establishes a procedural manual to make the evaluation system clear and available to everyone. All correspondence and documentation will be electronic. Employee is responsible for maintaining a backup and personal copies.” ~ Teachscape

Resources for Teachers and other School Personnel

The Next Step ▪ Teachscape Training will take place Wednesday, December 12 th.