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Twenty-five Areas for

the Principal to Observe Utilizing the Danielson

Framework

Why the Danielson Framework?

The Framework for Teaching, created by Charlotte Danielson, is a comprehensive and coherent system of evaluation consisting of four domains. It identifies those aspects of a teacher’s responsibilities that have been documented as promoting improved student learning. Teachers who receive higher ratings on their evaluation where the Framework for Teaching is utilized produce greater gains in student test scores.

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

• 1a Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy

• 1b Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

• 1c Setting Instructional Outcomes

• 1d Demonstrating Knowledge of

Resources

• 1e Designing Coherent Instruction

• 1f Designing Student Assessments

Domain 2: Classroom Environment

• 2a Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport

• 2b Establishing a Culture for Learning

• 2c Managing Classroom Procedures

• 2d Managing Student Behavior

• 2e Organizing Physical Space

Domain 3: Instruction

• 3a Communicating With Students

• 3b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques

• 3c Engaging Students in Learning

• 3d Using Assessment in Instruction

• 3e Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

• 4a Reflecting on Teaching• 4b Maintaining Accurate

Records• 4c Communicating with Families• 4d Participating in the Professional Community• 4e Growing and Developing Professionally• 4f Showing Professionalism•

The 25 Areas to Observe

• Applying the observation of the domains to the classroom.

The Rubric for Evaluating Each Area

Grading Rubric

Superior

4

Satisfactory

3

Needs Improvement

2

Unacceptable

1Area addressed is

very evident and

done well in an

ongoing manner.

Area addressed is

evident and done

well frequently.

Area addressed is

sometimes evident.

Area addressed is

generally not evident.

#1 The Lesson Plan

• The lesson plan was well-developed, easy to follow, and attentive to the Common Core Standards.

• Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

#2 Classroom Management

• Effective management strategies are employed that foster a safe atmosphere of trust & respect.

• Domain 2: Classroom Environment

#3 Classroom Climate

• Students were relaxed & comfortable, demonstrating a good rapport & respect for the students.


#4 Enthusiasm

• The teacher radiated a personal enthusiasm, positive attitude, & poise that make learning enjoyable.


• Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

#5 Questioning

• The teacher posed higher order thinking questions that focused the students’ attention and challenged their thinking.


• Domain 3: Instruction

#6 Expectations

• Expectations & procedures were clearly stated with proper modeling & followed through appropriately.



#7 Encouragement

• The teacher reinforced students with numerous words of encouragement.



#8 Student Engagement

• Student activities were engaging, moving along at a comfortable pace.



#9 Communicating Ideas

• . Students had opportunities to talk together and discuss ideas presented.



#10 With-it-ness

• The teacher was fully aware of student behavior and took appropriate action as necessary.


#11 Effective Explanations

• Explanations and ideas are presented effectively & assist students in completing tasks successfully.



#12 Student Interest

• . Interest is created through variety, novelty, humor, or relevancy.



#13 Opportunities for Movement

• The lesson included activities that created movement by students.




#14 Principles of Learning

• Lesson appealed to the various ways students process information, addressing principles of learning.



#15 Students’ Focus

• Students were focused and on task during the lesson.



#16 Proximity Control

• The teacher circulated among the students providing assistance as needed.



#17 Ease of Presentation

• The teacher demonstrated a comfort and flexibility in presenting the lesson.




#18 Content Knowledge

• The teacher exhibited strong content knowledge & helped students to make connections to the content.



#19 Voice Inflection

• The teacher’s voice inflection is effective in keeping the students’ attention.




#20 Assessment

• Assessment was ongoing via the use of questions and /or written responses.




#21 Visuals

• Visuals/electronic media were effectively incorporated into the lesson.



#22 Lesson Flow

• Activities listed in the lesson plan were incorporated with ease.



#23 Inclusive Practices

• Accommodations were provided to students needing greater assistance.



#24 Appropriate Assignments

• The teacher assigned meaningful seatwork/assignments that provided a moderate degree of challenge.



#25 Assessment of Learning

• . “Every student response” activities are implemented through think-pair-share, individual white boards, group discussion,etc.




Conclusion• When the previously presented areas are

addressed by the teacher and evaluated by the administrator, the opportunities for meaningful teaching and learning are enhanced. This increases the probability of learning and higher achievement by the students in the class.

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