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Domain IV: Enhancing and Enabling Learning. PACES is:. Seven Domains Teaching and Learning Components Indicators. The Seven Domains. I. Planning for Teaching and Learning II. Managing the Learning Environment III. Teacher/Learner relationships IV. Enhancing and Enabling Learning
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PACES is: • Seven Domains • Teaching and Learning Components • Indicators
The Seven Domains • I. Planning for Teaching and Learning • II. Managing the Learning Environment • III. Teacher/Learner relationships • IV. Enhancing and Enabling Learning • V. Enabling Thinking • VI. Classroom-Based Assessment of Learning • VII. Professional Responsibilities
Indicators Total of 107 44 Required for Evaluation
Domain IV: Enhancing and Enabling Learning IV.A Initial Motivation to Learn IV.B Teaching Methods and Learning Tasks IV.C Resources for Learning IV.D Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy IV.E Clarification of Content/Learning Tasks
IV.A. Initial Motivation to Learn Learners are engaged and/or involved in initial reviews of past, relevant learning to ensure readiness for new learning as appropriate (IV.A.1). The attention of learners is ensured before directions and explanations for learning begin **OR** learners are attending (IV.A.2). continued
IV.A. Initial Motivation to Learn continued Specific learning outcomes are clearly understood by learners (IV.A.3). Learners are interested and engaged in learning tasks as these begin (IV.A.4). The purpose and/or importance of learning tasks are clear to learners (IV.A.5). continued
IV.A. Initial Motivation to Learn continued Directions necessary to implement learning tasks are clear and complete (IV.A.6). Expectations about engagement and/or involvement in learning tasks are clear to learners at the beginning of learning tasks (IV.A.7). As new ideas/concepts/activities begin, they are integrated with past and future learning (IV.A.8).
IV.B. Teaching Methods and Learning Tasks Learning activities are appropriate for the complexity of the learning context (IV.B.1). Teaching methods and learning tasks are implemented in a logical sequence (IV.B.2). Teaching methods and learning tasks are implemented at an appropriate pace (IV.B.3).continued
IV.B. Teaching Methods and Learning Tasks continued Two or more methods are used that engage and/or involve learners in learning and that broaden learner understandings(IV.B.4). The teacher and learners interact in more than one group size as appropriate (IV.B.5). Learning activities are closed as appropriate (IV.B.6).
IV.C. Resources for Learning The use of teaching aids and/or materials is appropriate for learning activities and enhances learning (IV.C.1). Teaching aids and/or materials are used properly and accommodate the range of individual differences among learners (IV.C.2). Teaching aids and/or materials are used at appropriate times during the lesson (IV.C.3).
Resources for learning SHOULD: • enhance mastery of planned activities • accommodate individual differences • be timely • and stimulate interest and involvement
IV.D. Pedagogical Content Knowledge Learners have opportunities to learn on more than one cognitive and/or performance level or to integrate knowledge and understandings (IV.D.1). The value and/or importance of topics and/or learning activities are emphasized (IV.D.2). Content knowledge is accurate and logical to learners (IV.D.3).
IV.D. Pedagogical Content Knowledge Directions for learning tasks and explanations of content and/or learning tasks are clearly understood by learners (IV.D.4). Essential elements of content knowledge and/or learning tasks are emphasized as needed (IV.D.5). Potential areas or points of difficulty in content and in learning tasks are emphasized (IV.D.6).
IV.E. Clarification of Content/Learning Tasks Areas of minor misunderstanding are identified and addressed **OR** no minor misunderstanding occurs (IV.E.1). Different words or examples are used in clarification **OR** no clarification is needed (IV.E.2). Bases for learner difficulties or misunderstandings are sought **OR** no misunderstandings or difficulties occur (IV.E.3). continued
IV.E. Clarification of Content/Learning Tasks continued Misunderstandings or difficulties are successfully clarified as appropriate **OR** no misunderstandings or difficulties occur (IV.E.4).