2. Framework Focus
Domain 1
Planning and Preparation
Whatateacher knowsanddoes in
preparation for engaging students in
learning.
Domain 2
The Classroom Environment
Whatateacher doestoestablishand
maintainaculture forlearning that
supportscognitive engagement.
Domain 4
Professional Responsibilities
Professional responsibilities andbehavior in
andoutoftheclassroom.
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Domain 3
Instruction
Whatateacher doestocognitively engage
studentsinthecontent.
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The Framework for Teaching Charlotte Danielson
3. Domain 4: Professional
Responsibilities – 6 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
4. 4a: Reflecting on Teaching
• “Reflecting on teaching encompasses the teacher’s
thinking after any instructional event, including
planning, implementation, assessment and follow-up
instruction.”
• “By considering how these elements affected learning,
teachers can determine where to make revisions and
what aspects of the process they will continue in future
lessons."
• It is through this critical reflection time that teachers
are truly able to assess their teaching (asking
themselves, did the lesson 'work'?), following up with
changes to improve their instruction.
10. 4b: Maintaining Accurate Records
• Regardless of the strategy, experienced teachers
have established routines and procedures for
keeping accurate and detailed records of their
student's progress.
• These records they maintain include anecdotal
records as well as more formal records, such as
test scores.
• Teachers use their records in communicating with
parents and students about their progress and it
allows them to monitor the learning taking place
in the classroom.
11. Keep Anecdotal/Informal Observations
Notes on Your Students
• Keep notes on conferences, discussions and
student behaviors as much as you can
http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/program/education/us/en/documents/assessing-projects/strategies/monitoring-observations-anecdotal-notes.pdf
12. Engrade.com
• The best teacher record keeping systems to
use are those that work best for that
particular educator.
• I use Engrade.com
19. 4c: Communicating with Families
• Send it home with students, or put it on your
blog, wiki (on-line presence) – put your
grading policy, communication methods, class
rules (when developed by you and students)
• “Meet the teachers” night – set the stage
• Make both positive and negative information
phone calls
• Communicate honestly and be specific about
behaviors, homework, etc.
22. PBS “Family and Community
Connections”
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/familycommunity/index.html
23. Use your DOE E-mail
• Communication between teachers/parents
should be done via NYC DOE E-mail
• Know that your NYC DOE E-mail is not private!
24. 4d: Participating in a Professional
Community
• “Whether they like it or not, most teachers’
duties extend beyond the classroom.” (committee
meetings, grade meetings, common prep
meetings, science fairs).
• Teams exist at school levels:
• School Leadership Teams, Safety Committee
Teams, etc.
• “…if educators are interested in improving
outcomes for students, they must not ignore the
expertise within their walls.”
26. 4e: Growing and Developing
Professionally
• “Continuing development is the mark of a true
professional.”
• “Ongoing development in pedagogy also create
opportunities for educators to improve their
practice.”
• “Expanding developments in information
technology are yet another vehicle for intense
professional development.”
• Don’t overlook your own colleagues – seek out
advice from other teachers who have the same
students – what strategies are they using?
27. NYC DOE Teacher Page
http://schools.nyc.gov/Teachers/Resources/Other/ProfessionalDevelopment/MiddleSchools/default.htm
29. 4f: Showing Professionalism
• “Integrity is demonstrated…through honesty.”
• Remember “the purpose of schools is to educate
students.”
• Educators are “keenly alert to the needs of their
students and step in on their behalf when
needed.”
• “Professionals comply with school and district
regulations and procedures, such as those related
to punctuality, dress code, completion of reports
and the like.”
