1. The Framework for Teaching Adapted from: Danielson, C. Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching. 1996. Alexandria, VA: ASCD

2. The Wisdom of Practice • If you walk into a classroom, what might you see or hear (from the students and the teacher) that would make you think you were in the presence of an expert? • What would make you think: “Oh, this is good; if I had a child this age, this is the class I would hope for.”

3. Danielson Framework • Based on the PRAXIS III • Identifies research-based aspects of teacher responsibilities that promote student learning • Seeks to define what teachers should know and be able to do • Divides teaching responsibilities into 22 components, clustered into 4 domains

4. The Domains • Domain 1: Planning and Preparation • Domain 2: The Classroom Environment • Domain3: Instruction • Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

5. Domain Components

6. Common Themes Across Domains • Equity • Cultural Sensitivity • High Expectation • Developmental Appropriateness • Accommodating Individual Needs • Appropriate Use of Technology

7. Each component has … • Rationale and Explanation • Documentation • Elements with Levels of Performance

8. Domain 2: The Classroom Environment

9. Domain 3: InstructionComponent 3d: Providing Feedback to Students

10. Domain 3: InstructionComponent 3e: Demonstrating Flexibility & Responsiveness

11. Summary of The Framework for Teaching • A research-based definition of good teaching • A roadmap to, and navigation of, the territory • A framework for novice-level practitioners, as well as accomplished teachers

12. Uses of The Framework for Teaching • Teacher preparation • Supervising student teachers • Teacher recruitment and hiring • Mentoring beginning teachers • Structuring professional development • Evaluating teacher performance

13. Benefits of Any Framework of Teaching • Common language • Development of shared understandings • Self-assessment and reflection on practice • Structured professional conversation