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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
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A Framework for TeachingCharlotte 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
19.5 points Domain 1: Planning and PreparationComponents • 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
7.5 Points Domain 2: The Classroom EnvironmentComponents • 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
27.5 points 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
5.5 points 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
The Next Step • Teachscape Training will take place Wednesday, December 12th.