Danielson

Framework
For
Teaching
L I N D S E Y R YA N M AT H E W S
 Danielson
Framework
• The Danielson Framework is a valid
instrument for defining effective teaching.
• When teachers demonstrate high levels of
proficiency within the framework, students
show greater learning gains.
• The latest Danielson Framework edition
incorporates the Common Core Standards.
 Danielson
Framework
• The framework was developed to
define great teaching .
• The framework evaluates the teaching
profession.
• It is an outline of comprehensive
approaches towards teacher
professional learning.
• The Danielson Framework for
teaching is broken up into four
domains.
• Planning and Preparation
• Classroom Environment

• Instruction
• Professional Responsibilities

The Four
Domains
Domain 1 • Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy.

• Demonstrating knowledge of students.

Planning and • Setting instructional outcomes.

Preparation
• Demonstrating knowledge of resources.

• Designing student assessments.

Domain 2
Classroom
Environment
• Creating an environment of respect
and rapport.
• Establishing a culture for learning.
• Managing classroom procedures.
• Managing student behavior.
• Organizing physical space.
 Domain 3
Instruction
• Communicating with students.
• Using questioning and discussion
techniques.
• Engaging students in learning.
• Using assessment in instruction.
• Demonstrating flexibility and
responsiveness.
• Reflecting on teaching.

• Maintaining accurate records.

• Communicating with families.

• Participating in a professional community.

• Growing and developing professionality.

• Showing professionalism.

Domain 4
Professional
Responsibilities
 How do teachers
demonstrate skill in
Domain 1 and 4
• Domain 1 and 4 represent behind the
scenes work.
• Domain 1 must be demonstrated with
artifacts and planning documents.
• Domain 4 must be demonstrated with
artifacts reflecting on a teacher’s
professionalism.
How do teachers
demonstrate skill
in Domain 2 and 3
• Domains 2 and 3 represent classroom
practices.
• Observation of teacher in the
classroom will demonstrate skill.
• Samples of student work can be used
to demonstrate skill.
• Domain 1 can be assessed and demonstrated
through a lesson plan.
• Domain 4 can be evaluated by examination
of artifacts collected by the teacher such as,
record keeping systems, communication
with families, professional development
activities, and involvement with colleagues.
• Domain 1 and 4 should be evaluated
annually.

Evaluation of
Domains 1 and 4
• Domain 2 and 3 can be evaluated by
observing a full lesson.
• Most components of Domain 2 and 3 will be
addressed with a full lesson.
• If some components are missing than “no
evidence” will be recorded.
• Lack of evidence will not lower the teachers
score.

Evaluation of
Domain 2 and 3
Danielson
Framework
• Danielson Framework evaluation serves two
purposes, quality assurance and promoting
professional learning.

• Quality assurance, educators must be able to

ensure parents and the larger community that
they are well equipped to do the essential work
of educating students.

• Promoting professional learning, a highly

involved system produces information about
teachers’ strengths and weaknesses that can
point the teacher toward areas of growth.
Now that we
understand the
Danielson
Framework for
Teaching…

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