1. Teacher Evaluation
Ashley Greene
10/29/13

2. Today’s Objective
Students will be able to understand what will be expected of them, as future teachers, when being evaluated
Connect Madeline Hunter Model to what is expected in evaluation

3. How Often? Each state is different

4. Past Teacher Evaluation
Principal observes the classroom with a checklist
Two ratings
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Usually rushed and teachers receive no feedback on how to improve
Johnson, S. (n.d.). Why Teachers Must Have an Effective Evaluation System. Retrieved 2013

5. Evaluation Systems to Improve
Charlotte Danielson
The Thoughtful Classroom

6. Charlotte Danielson Domain 1- Planning and Preparation
Knowledge of content
Knowledge of students
Knowledge of resources
Setting instructional outcomes
Designing coherent instruction
Designing student assessments
The Danielson Group. (2011). The Framework for Teaching. In The Danielson Group. Retrieved 2013
What does “knowledge of students” mean?
What would be considered instructional outcomes?

7. Charlotte Danielson Domain 2- Classroom Environment
Create environment of respect and rapport
Establish culture for learning
Manage classroom procedures
Manage student behavior
Organizing physical space
The Danielson Group. (2011). The Framework for Teaching. In The Danielson Group. Retrieved 2013
Can you see the 5 building blocks of an Effective Classroom Environment? What are they?

8. Charlotte Danielson Domain 3- Instruction Communicating with students
Using questioning and discussion techniques
Engaging students in learning
Using assessment in instruction
Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
The Danielson Group. (2011). The Framework for Teaching. In The Danielson Group. Retrieved 2013
What aspects of lesson design do you see?

9. Charlotte Danielson Domain 4- Professional Responsibilities
Reflecting on teaching
Maintaining accurate records
Communicating with families
Participating in professional community
Growing and developing professionally
Showing professionalism
The Danielson Group. (2011). The Framework for Teaching. In The Danielson Group. Retrieved 2013

10. The Thoughtful Classroom
10 dimensions
3 components
Four Cornerstones of Effective Teaching
Five Episodes of Effective Instruction
Effective Professional Practice: Looking Beyond the Classroom
What is the Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework? (2013). In Lessons from The Thoughtful Classroom. Retrieved 2013

11. Thoughtful Classroom Four Cornerstones
Organization, Rules, and Procedures
Positive Relationships
Engagement and Enjoyment
A Culture of Thinking and Learning
What is the Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework? (2013). In Lessons from The Thoughtful Classroom. Retrieved 2013
Recognize the 5 building blocks?

12. Thoughtful Classroom Five Episodes Preparing Students for New Learning
Presenting New Learning
Deepening and Reinforcing Learning
Applying Learning
Reflecting on and Celebrating Learning
What is the Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework? (2013). In Lessons from The Thoughtful Classroom. Retrieved 2013
What parts of lesson design can we find in these episodes?

13. The Thoughtful Classroom
Effective Professional Practice
Commitment to ongoing learning
Professionalism
Commitment to the school community
What is the Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework? (2013). In Lessons from The Thoughtful Classroom. Retrieved 2013
How can we continue the process of ongoing learning?

14. What New Systems Do Enable discussion and effective feedback
No improvement = dismissed

15. Linking Evaluation to Four Block Lesson Approach

16. Outcomes Understand what is to be expected during teacher evaluation.
Connect Four Block Lesson Design to teacher evaluation.