Snapshot of Distinguished Requirements within 4 Danielson Domains for PETE&C 2014

1. DANIELSON DISTINGUISHED SNAPSHOT FOR PETE&C 2014
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
Domain 2: The Classroom Environment
a. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
a. Extensive knowledge of concepts & ways they
relate to one another & other disciplines
b. Plans reflect understanding of prerequisite
knowledge & make cognitive connections for
students
c. Plans reflect range in pedagogical approaches
& address potential student misconceptions
b. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
a. Ongoing methods of assessment to determine
skill levels & design instruction
b. Actively seeking information on students’
interests, skills, special needs etc
c. Lessons are adapted based on special needs
and/or strengths & interests of students
d. Making connections between content &
students
e. Allow for student choice of
activities/assessments based on strengths
and/or interests
c. Setting Instructional Outcomes
a. Outcomes state learning vs doing/activities
b. Outcomes must be easily assessed
c. Outcomes should reference previous learning
as a link to new learning
d. Evidence of differentiation
d. Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources
a. Use of resources in addition to textbook
b. CPE/PLNs
c. Bring in outside resources (community
members etc)
e. Designing Coherent Instruction
a. Engaging & advancing activities
b. Appropriate and effective based on current
student population
c. Grouping strategies are done to emphasize
and support each student
d. Organized and structured flow to lesson
e. Emphasize student choice and differentiation
f. Designing Student Assessment
a. Assessment matches objectives
b. Communicate expectations
c. Assessment happens naturally throughout the
lesson
d. Reflect on assessment to guide future lessons
e. Students contribute to assessment rubrics
a. Creating an Environment of Respect & Rapport
a. Sincere interest in students’ lives outside of
school
b. Two way street of respect between teacher
and student
c. Students respect and help each other
d. Students correct other inappropriate behaviors
in a respectful manner
b. Establishing a Culture for Learning
a. Teachers express their love of learning and the
importance of the concepts being learned
b. Everyone can be successful!
c. Students work independently and utilize peer
tutoring when necessary
c. Managing Classroom Procedures
a. Small groups work effectively even when not
being directly overseen by teacher
b. Seamless transition from one activity to
another
c. Clear routines and procedures
d. Classroom runs itself
d. Managing Student Behavior
a. Students act in accordance with expectations
and rules
b. Eyes in the back of your head
c. Student correction can happen without drawing
the attention of the entire class
e. Organizing Physical Space
a. Room organized so all students can participate
in a visual and auditory manner in class
b. Students help keep the classroom an
organized, safe environment
Spencer 2014

2. DANIELSON DISTINGUISHED SNAPSHOT FOR PETE&C 2014
Domain 3: Instruction
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
a. Communicating with Students
a. Students understand their learning outcomes
b. Students understand the expectations and
tasks for the lesson and can assist others in
understanding
c. Teachers embellish their explanations with
imagery, metaphors, and real life examples
d. Teachers model the appropriate language and
tone for lesson
b. Using Questioning & Discussion Techniques
a. Higher order thinking questions and
appropriate wait time
b. Students engage with each other to discuss
concepts
c. Students are actively participating in the lesson
and with each other
c. Engaging Students in Learning
a. Activities reinforce objectives and allow
students to choose
b. Variety of grouping strategies for the success
of every student
c. Engaging materials and resources
d. Pacing that allows for instruction, learning,
assessment, and reflection
d. Using Assessment in Instruction
a. Rubric in advance with student input
b. Teacher observation & feedback
c. Students assess themselves based on a set of
criteria they established
e. Demonstrating Flexibility & Responsiveness
a. Adjust “on the fly” to meet the needs of lesson
based on student needs or technical issues
b. Take advantage of those teachable moments
c. Find alternative solutions to help every student
learn
a. Reflecting on Teaching
a. Teachers should give an unbiased reflection
on their own teaching accompanied with
examples
b. Use their reflections to add new strategies to
lesson instruction
b. Maintaining Accurate Records
a. Accurate and ongoing records
b. Students contribute to record keeping process
c. Communicating with Families
a. Frequent contact with home about lessons &
activities
b. Frequent contact with home about student
progress
c. Parents are actively involved in learning
process
d. Participating in a Professional Community
a. Effective collaboration with peers
b. Participate in school activities, projects, and
committees
e. Growing & Developing Professionally
a. Take courses and read current literature in
discipline
b. Seeks out feedback
c. PLNs
f. Showing Professionalism
a. Students first!
b. Speak up for the rights and needs of the
students
c. Find innovative solutions to problems
d. Follow district policy
Spencer 2014