Enhancing Professional Practice A framework for teaching By
Enhancing Professional Practice A framework for teaching By Charlotte Danielson
Framework for Evaluation
Without a Framework The evaluation is reduced to whatever the supervisor has in her head, reflecting the personal beliefs that individual holds about teaching.
Promoting Professional Learning The most important reason to use the framework is to engage teachers in important professional learning. Important characteristics of such an evaluation system are…
#1 Teacher Engagement with the Process � In many schools evaluation is something that is done to teachers with the teachers themselves playing a passive role. � If an evaluation system is to engage teachers in learning, teachers must play an active role.
#2 Teachers Share and Reflect An evaluation that promotes teacher learning will be one in which teachers reflect on their practice.
#3 TRUST � Trust builds confidence Fear shuts people down � An evaluation system that supports teacher growth is one in which faculty feel secure and willing to take risks
A Framework… � Answers the questions “What does an effective teacher know? ” and “What does an accomplished teacher do? ” � Guides all teachers, from novices to veterans to master teachers. � Uses a rubric to identify distinguished, proficient, basic and unsatisfactory levels of performance.
4 Domains of Teaching Responsibility �Domain 1: Planning and Preparation �Domain 2: Classroom Environment �Domain 3: Instruction �Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation Ø Understands students’ interests and needs Ø Designs lessons with value, sequence and alignment Ø Plans with both summative and formative assessments
Domain 2: The Classroom Environment �Engages students in learning �Communicates �Provides well with students clear feedback to students �Demonstrates lesson flexibility
Domain 3: Instruction � Creates an environment of respect and rapport � Manages classroom procedure � Monitors student behavior � Arranges classroom spaces skillfully
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities � Communicates with parents and colleagues � Participates in professional development � Reflects on lesson effectiveness � Demonstrates � Maintains professionalism accurate records
Components of an Evaluation � Professional � Walk Development Plan through visits � Pre-Conference � Observation � Post-Conference � Self-Evaluation
The Framework is… �A map for novice teachers � Designed to assist teachers whose performance has slipped and whose performance is below standards �A tool for experienced teachers for selfassessment, establishing growth goals and improving their practices
Reference Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice: A framework for teaching. Virginia: ASCD.
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