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Standards
& the
Danielson Framework For
Teaching Evaluation
Instrument
By: Amanda Kofoed
Education 290
Objectives
To gain a firm grasp of what Idahos expectations and
standards for teachers.
Recognize and understand the Idaho Core Teaching Standards.
Become familiar with the 4 domains of Charlotte Danielsons
Framework For Teaching Evaluation Instrument.
Recognize the differences in unsatisfactory, basic, proficient,
and distinguished expectations of teachers.
Standard 1:
Knowledge of Subject Matter
The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and
structures of the discipline taught and creates
learning experiences
Idaho Core Teacher Standards document. (n.d.).
that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.
What does that look like?
The teacher knows the Idaho Student Achievement Standards in order to
pull out the import content.
The teacher has full grasp of the concepts of the subject area and various
ways of teaching content.
Understands the importance of continually learning and keeping up to date
with the latest information about a subject.
Engages students interest while building on previously understood
knowledge.
Teacher makes culturally diverse and real world connections to subject.
Standard 2:
Knowledge of Human Development and Learning
The teacher understands how students learn and develop, and
provides opportunities that support their intellectual, social and
personal development.
Idaho Core Teacher Standards document. (n.d.).
Standard 3
Modify Instruction for Individual Needs
The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning
and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to students with
Idaho Core Teacher Standards document. (n.d.).
diverse
needs.
What does
this look like?
Teacher is knowledgeable of exceptional learners and adapts lessons to
individual students needs.
Utilizes services available and necessary for individual needs.
Teacher connects learning to students personal experiences culturally and
with in the community.
Teacher creates a classroom environment that respects culturally diverse
student population.
Standard 4
Multiple Instructional Strategies
The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional
strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking,
problem solving, and performance skills.
Idaho Core Teacher Standards document. (n.d.).
The teacher knows how to enhance learning through the use of a wide
variety of materials, human resources, and technology.
The teacher evaluates methods for achieving learning goals and chooses
various teaching strategies, materials, and technologies to meet
instructional purposes and student needs.
Standard 5
Classroom Motivation and Management Skills
The teacher understands individual and group motivation and behavior
and creates a learning environment that encourages positive social
Idaho Core Teacher Standards document. (n.d.).
interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
What does that look like?
Teacher creates a safe productive learning environment that promotes positive
respectful interaction amongst students and teacher.
Teacher maximizes resources with organized classroom and procedures in order to
utilize time and space.
Classroom environment causes students to take personal responsibility for
themselves while working individually or in a group by having clear expectations
and goals.
Standard 6
Communication Skills
The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and
media communication techniques to foster active inquiry,
collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
Standard 7
Instructional Planning Skills
The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject
matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
Idaho Core Teacher Standards document. (n.d.).
Standard 8
Assessment of Student Learning
The teacher understands, uses and interprets formal and informal
assessment strategies to evaluate and advance student
performance and to determine program effectiveness.
Idaho Core Teacher Standards document. (n.d.).
Standard 9
Professional Commitment & Responsibility
The teacher is a reflective practitioner who demonstrates a
commitment to professional standards and is continuously engaged
in purposeful mentoring of the art and science of teaching.
Idaho Core Teacher Standards document. (n.d.).
Standard 10
Partnerships
The teacher interacts in a professional, effective manner with
colleagues, parents, and other members of the community to
support students' learning and well being.
What does this look like?
Idaho Core Teacher Standards document. (n.d.).
Danielson
Framework For
Teaching
Evaluation
Instrument
This framework is another form of
assessment used by the state of Idaho to
evaluate effectiveness and competency.
Evaluation Rubric
There are 4 levels that teachers are
graded at according to the Danielson
Framework
Unsatisfactory-Level 1
Basic-Level 2
Proficient-Level 3
Distinguished-Level 4
Example
Unsatisfactor Basic
y
Proficient
Distinguishe
d
In a unit on 19thcentury
literature, the teacher
incorporates information
about the history of the
same period. Before
beginning a unit on the
solar system, the teacher
surveys the class on their
beliefs about why it is
hotter in the summer
than in the winter.
Charlotte, D. (2011). Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument (2011 ed., pp. 3-5). Princeton,
New Jersey: The Danielson Group.
Unsatisfactory
Basic
Critical Attributes
Teacher makes content errors.
Continued
Charlotte, D. (2011). Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument (2011 ed., pp. 3-5). Princeton, New
Jersey: The Danielson Group.
Proficient
Distinguished
Critical Attributes
The teacher can identify important concepts of the
discipline and their relationships to one another.
The teacher consistently provides clear explanations
of the content.
The teacher answers student questions accurately
and provides feedback that furthers their learning.
Continued
Charlotte, D. (2011). Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument (2011 ed., pp. 3-5).
Princeton, New Jersey: The Danielson Group.
Danielson Framework
Domain 1
Planning and Preparation
Domain 2
Classroom Environment
Domain 3
Instruction
Domain 4
Professional
Responsibilities
Wrap Up
The state of Idaho uses two forms of assessment
together to determine the excellence of their
teachers, The Idaho Core Teacher Standards and the
Danielson Framework For Teaching Evaluation
Instrument.
There are 10 Idaho Core teaching standards that
align with the 4 Dimensions of the Danielson
Framework.
Became familiar with the standards and dimensions
used by both assessment tools.
Taken a closer look at the Danielson Framework
grading rubric and its 4 levels unsatisfactory, basic,
proficient, and distinguished.
Sources
Accountability Standards and Dispositions for Professional Teachers: Idaho Cpre. (n.d.).
Idaho Core Teacher Standards: How Do You Measure Up?
Charlotte, D. (2011). Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument (2011 ed., pp. 3-5).
Princeton, New Jersey: The Danielson Group.
Danielson Framework for Teaching. (n.d.). Retrieved February 27, 2015, from http://
teecc.illinoisstate.edu/companionresources/danielsonframeworkforteaching/
Idaho Core Teacher Standards document. (n.d.).
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