DOMAIN 1:  PLANNING AND PREPARATION

1A:  Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy

·          Content and the structure of the discipline 

·          Prerequisite relationships 

·          Content-related pedagogy 

1B:  Designing Coherent Instruction

·          Learning activities

·          Instructional materials and resources

·          Instructional groups

·          Lesson and unit structure

1C:  Setting Instructional Outcomes

·          Value, sequence, and alignment

·          Clarity

·          Balance

·          Suitability for diverse students

1D:  Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources

·          For classroom use

·          To extend content knowledge and pedagogy

·          For students

1E:  Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

·          Child and adolescent development

·          The learning process

·          Students’ skills, knowledge, and language proficiency

·          Students’ interests and cultural heritage

·          Students’ special needs

1F:  Designing Student Assessments

·          Congruence with instructional outcomes

·          Criteria and standards

·          Formative assessments

·          Use for planning

DOMAIN 2:  THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

2A:  Creating an Environment of Respect ad Rapport

·          Teacher interactions with students, including both words and actions

·          Student interactions with other students, including both words and actions

2B:  Organizing Physical Space

·          Safety and accessibility

·          Arrangement of furniture and use of physical resources

2C:  Establishing a Culture for Learning

·          Importance of the content and of learning

·          Expectations for learning and  achievement

·          Student pride in work

2D:  Managing Classroom Procedures

·          Instructional groups

·          Transitions

·          Materials and supplies

·          Performance of classroom routines

2E:  Managing Student Behavior

·          Expectations

·          Monitoring of student behavior

·          Response to student misbehavior

DOMAIN 4:  PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

4A:  Communicating with Families

·          About the instructional program

·          About individual students

·          Engagement of families in the instructional program

4B:  Participating in the Professional Community

·          Relationships with colleagues

·          Involvement in a culture of professional inquiry

·          Service to the school

·          Participation in school and district projects

4C:  Reflecting on Teaching

·          Accuracy

·          Use in future teaching

4D:  Showing Professionalism

·          Integrity and ethical conduct

·          Service to students

·          Advocacy

·          Decision making

·          Compliance with school and district regulations

4E:  Growing and Developing Professionally

·          Enhancement of content knowledge and pedagogical skill

·          Receptivity to feedback from colleagues

·          Service to the profession

4F:  Maintaining Accurate Records

·          Student completion of assignments

·          Student progress in learning

·          Noninstructional records

DOMAIN 3:  INSTRUCTION

3A:  Communicating with Students

·          Expectations for learning

·          Directions for activities

·          Explanations of content

·          Use of oral and written language

3B:  Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques

·          Quality of questions/prompts

·          Discussion techniques

·          Student participation

3C:  Engaging Students in Learning

·          Activities and assignments

·          Grouping of students

·          Instructional materials and resources

·          Structure and pacing

3D:  Using Assessment in Instruction

·          Assessment criteria

·          Monitoring of student learning

·          Feedback to students

·          Student self-assessment and monitoring of progress