Adapted from Rhode Island 8/2012
A Framework for Teaching, Charlotte Danielson, 2011
Domain 1
Planning and Preparation
Domain 2
The Classroom Environment
a. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
Knowledge of Content and the Structure of the Discipline
Knowledge of the Prerequisite Relationships
Knowledge of Content-Related Pedagogy
b. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
Knowledge of Child and Adolescent Development
Knowledge of the Learning Process
Knowledge of Students’ Skills, Knowledge, and Language Proficiency
Knowledge of Students’ Interests and Cultural Heritage
Knowledge of Students’ Special Needs
c. Selecting Instructional Outcomes
Value, Sequence and Alignment
Clarity
Balance
Suitability for Diverse Students
d. Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources
Resources for Classroom Use
Resources to Extend Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
Resources for Students
e. Designing Coherent Instruction
Learning Activities
Instructional Materials and Resources
Instructional Groups
Lesson and Unit Structure
f. Designing Student Assessments
Congruence with Instructional Outcomes
Criteria and Standards
Design of Formative Assessments
Use for Planning
a. Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
Teacher Interactions with Students Including Both Words and Actions
Student Interactions with Other Students, Including Both Words and
Actions
b. Establishing a Culture for Learning
Importance of the Content and of Learning
Expectations for Learning and Achievement
Student Pride in Work
c. Managing Classroom Procedures
Management of Instructional Groups
Management of Transitions
Management of materials and Supplies
Performance of Non-Instructional Duties
d. Managing Student Behavior
Expectations
Monitoring of Student Behavior
Response to Student Misbehavior
e. Organizing Physical Space
Safety and Accessibility
Arrangement of Furniture and Use of Physical Resources
Domain 4
Professional Responsibilities
a. Reflecting on Teaching
Accuracy
Use in Future Teaching
b. Maintaining Accurate Records
Student completion of Assessments
Student Progress in Learning
Non-instructional Records
c. Communicating with Families
Information about the Instructional Program
Information about Individual Students
Engagement of Families in the Instructional Program
d. Participating in a Professional Community
Relationships with Colleagues
Involvement in a Culture of Professional Inquiry
Service to the School
Participation in School and District Projects
e. Growing and Developing Professionally
Enhancement of Content Knowledge and Pedagogical Skills
Service to the Profession
f. Showing Professionalism
Integrity and Ethical Conduct
Service to Students
Advocacy
Decision Making
Compliance with School and District Regulations
a. Communicating with Students
Expectations for Learning
Directions for Activities
Explanations of Content
Use of Oral and Written Language
b. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
Quality of Questions/Prompts
Discussion Techniques
Student Participation
c. Engaging Students in Learning
Activities and Assignments
Grouping of Students
Instructional Materials and Resources
Structure and Pacing
d. Using Assessment in Instruction
Monitoring of Student Learning
Feedback to Students
Student Self-Assessment and Monitoring of Progress
e. Lesson Adjustment
Response to Students
Persistence