DOMAIN 1

Teacher attends a workshop directly related to a district initiative.

• 1a
• 1b
• 1c
• 1d

• 1e

Outcomes are clearly listed on the board and referred to throughout the lesson.

• 1a
• 1b
• 1c
• 1e

• 1f

Teacher separates students for small groups in both reading and math.

• 1a
• 1b
• 1c
• 1f

• 1d

Teacher uses online resources to increase knowledge of curriculum content.

• 1a
• 1b
• 1c
• 1e

• 1f

Modifications used for students at the individual level to ensure student achievement is attainable.

• 1a
• 1b
• 1c
• 1d

• 1e

Which piece of evidence could be used for 1a, Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy? 

• Use of primary source documents not included with the textbook
• Student interest survey
• Lesson reflections
• Teacher has a system of recording formal and informal assessment results

What does Domain 1 cover?

• Professionalism
• Planning and Preparation
• The Classroom Environment
• Instruction and Assessment Strategies

Which piece of evidence could be used for 1b, Demonstrating Knowledge of Students?

• Completion of classes or workshops in or outside the district
• The teacher offers positive support to his or her colleagues (e.g. shares resources and opens classroom to share practice
• Teacher actively pursue networks that provide collegial support and feedback
• Teacher’s journal of student interests, strengths and challenges

Which piece of evidence could be used for 1d, Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources?

• Unit reflects a variety of performance opportunities for students
• Teacher can provide records to support claims about student progress
• The teacher communicates with families in a culturally appropriate manner
• Teacher can discuss rationale for selecting resources for the lesson or unit

Which piece of evidence could be used for 1f, Designing Student Assessment? 

• There is opportunity for students to design and use assessments to measure their own learning
• Learning activities have reasonable time allocations
• Differentiated Instructional Plans based on groups or individual students
• Teacher plans using culturally and linguistically relevant practices based on knowledge of students