Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
Domain 3: Instruction
Content 1a: Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and pedagogy Ø Knowledge of content Ø Knowledge of prerequisite relationship Ø Knowledge of content-related pedagogy
Content 3a: Communication Clearly and Accurately Ø Directions and procedures Ø Oral and Written language
Content 1b: Demonstrating Knowledge of Students Ø Knowledge of Characteristics of age group Ø Knowledge of students’ varied approaches to learning Ø Knowledge of students’ skills and knowledge Ø Knowledge of students’ interests and cultural heritage Content 1c: Selecting Instructional Goals Ø Values Ø Clarity Ø Suitability for diverse students Ø Balance Content 1d: Designing Knowledge of Resources Ø Resources for teaching Ø Resources for students Content 1e: Designing Coherent Instruction Ø Learning Activities Ø Instructional materials and resources Ø Instructional groups Ø Lesson and unit structure Content 1f: Assessing Student Learning Ø Congruence with instructional goals Ø Criteria with standards Ø Use for planning Ø
Domain 2: The Classroom Environment Content 2a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport Ø Teacher interaction with students Ø Student interaction Content 2b: Establishing a Culture for Learning Ø Importance of the content Ø Student pride in work Ø Expectations for learning and achievement Content 2c: Managing Classroom Procedures Ø Management of instructional groups Ø Management of transitions Ø Management of materials and supplies Ø Performance of non-instructional duties Ø Supervision of volunteers and assistants Content 2d: Managing Student Behavior Ø Expectations Ø Monitoring of student behavior Ø Response to student misbehavior
Content 3b: Using Questions and Discussion Techniques Ø Quality of questions Ø Discussion techniques Ø Student participation Content 3c: Engaging Students in Learning Ø Representation of content Ø Activities and assignments Ø Grouping of students Ø Instructional materials and resources Ø Structure and pacing Content 3d: Providing Feedback to Students Ø Quality: accurate, substantive, constructive, and specific Ø Timeliness Content 3e: Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness Ø Lesson adjustment Ø Response to students Ø Persistence
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities Content 4a: Reflecting on Teaching Ø Accuracy Ø Use in future teaching Content 4b: Maintaining Accurate Records Ø Student completion of assignments Ø Student progress in learning Ø Non-instructional records Content 4c: Communication with Families Ø Information about the instructional program Ø Information about individual students Ø Engagement of families in the instructional program Content 4d: Contributing to the School and District Ø Relationship with colleagues Ø Service to school Ø Participation in school and district programs Content 4e: Growing and Developing Professionally Ø Enhancement of content knowledge and pedagogical skills Ø Service to the profession Content 4f: Showing Professionalism Ø Service to students Ø Advocacy Ø Decision-making
Content 2e: Organizing Physical Space Ø Safety and arrangement of furniture Ø Accessibility to learning and use of physical resources
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