This document provides an introduction to Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching, which outlines four domains of teaching: planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities. Each domain contains several components, such as demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy, establishing a culture for learning, communicating clearly with students, and reflecting on teaching. The introduction examines Domain 1 in more detail, covering teachers' knowledge of content, students, instructional outcomes, resources, lesson design, and student assessments.

1. Introduction to Danielson Training #1: September 3, 2008

2. TEACHER EXPERTISE PRE-ASSESSMENT DANIELSON’S DOMAINS Domain 1: Planning & Preparation Domain 2: Classroom Environment Domain 3: Instruction Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

3. The Framework for Teaching: Domain 1: Planning and Preparation Domain 2: The Classroom Environment • Demonstrating Knowledge of Content •Creating an Environment of Respect and Pedagogy and Rapport • Demonstrating Knowledge of Students •Establishing a Culture for Learning • Selecting Instructional Goals •Managing Classroom Procedures • Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources •Managing Student Behavior • Designing Coherent Instruction •Organizing Physical Space • Assessing Student Learning Domain 3: Instruction Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities • Communicating Clearly and Accurately •Reflecting on Teaching • Using Questioning and Discussion •Maintaining Accurate Records Techniques •Communicating with Families • Engaging Students in Learning •Contributing to the School and District • Providing Feedback to Students •Growing and Developing Professionally • Demonstrating Flexibility and •Showing Professionalism Responsiveness The Framework for Teaching Charlotte Danielson

4. DOMAIN I: Planning & Preparation Knowledge of Content & Pedagogy Knowledge of Students Setting Instructional Outcomes Knowledge of Resources Designing Coherent Instruction Designing Student Assessments