Enhancing R. Emmanuel-Cooke, Principal March 14, 2016 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE A Framework For Teaching

DANIELSON’S DOMAINS Planning & Preparation Domain 1:Domain 2: Domain 3:Domain 4: Classroom Environment Instruction Professional Responsibilities Classroom Practitioner

DOMAIN 1: Planning & Preparation  Knowledge of Content & Pedagogy  Knowledge of Students  Setting Instructional Outcomes  Knowledge of Resources  Designing Coherent Instruction  Designing Student Assessments

DOMAIN 2: Classroom Environment  Creating an Environment of Respect & Rapport  Establishing a Culture For Learning  Managing Classroom Procedures  Managing Student Behavior  Organizing Physical Space

DOMAIN 4A: Reflecting on Teaching  The ability to reflect (the thinking that follows any instructional event) on teaching is the mark of a true professional * Were goals met? Did the lesson “Work”? * Reflection = natural… doing it well is a learned skill

Reflection as a Learned Skill  Accuracy, specifically, and ability to use the analysis in future teaching.  Cite specific examples from a lesson to support assessment of it (successful or not)  Become more discerning and evaluate both success and failures  Demonstrate through professional conversation with colleagues

4B: Maintaining Accurate Records  Keep accurate records of: * Routine classroom events * Student progress * Other non-instructional matters (such as permission slips, supply orders, absence notes, etc)  Records inform interactions and enable teachers to respond to individual needs.

Communication with Students  A well designed system: allows both teacher and student to know at all times which assignments have been completed and which have not.  Essential for teachers to monitor student progress and deficits  Communication must align with formal and informal assessment

Demonstration  Teachers demonstrate skill in the accurate maintenance of records through: * Grade books (ENGRADE) *Skill inventories (required for post-obs) * Results of student assessment (req. for post obs)

4C: Communicating with Families  Enlisting the participation of students’ families in the educational process enhances student learning.  Communication with families involves keeping them informed about how a class is run  Parents need information about the teacher’s approach to the class

Strategies for Communication

4D: Participating in a Professional Community  School is a social environment for teachers, too!  Relationships with colleagues mean participation in a professional community.  Professional learning should continue throughout a teacher’s career (classroom practitioner).  Demonstrate through actions – making contributions to the life of a school by assuming duties to help the school function smoothly

4E: Growing and Developing Professionally  Continuing development is the mark of a true professional (classroom practitioner)  Areas for continuing professional development: Content Knowledge (Professional Organization) * Pedagogy New Technology * Your Colleagues!  Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional learning through the activities you undertake.

4F: Showing Professionalism  “Professionalism” = elusive concept…what does it mean?  Expert teachers display the highest standards of: * Integrity * Ethical Conduct * Intellectually honest * Conduct themselves in ways consistent with a comprehensive moral code.

Professional Educators  …never forget that schools are not institutions run for the convenience of adults who work in them.  …the purpose of schools are to educate students  …keenly alert to the needs of all students  …demonstrate a commitment to professional standards in problem solving and decision making.

Professional Educators  …comply with school and district regulations and procedures (punctuality, attire, completion of reports, etc.)  Demonstrate by displaying professional ethics in daily interactions with students and colleagues.