The Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument

by Charlotte Danielson

The framework for teaching document is an evolving instrument, but the core concepts and architecture (domains, components, and elements) have remained the same. Major concepts of the Common Core State Standards are included. For example, deep conceptual understanding, the importance of student intellectual engagement, and the precise use of language have always been at the foundation of the Framework for Teaching, but are more clearly articulated in this edition. The language has been tightened to increase ease of use and accuracy in assessment. Many of the enhancements to the Framework are located in the possible examples, rather than in the rubric language or critical attributes for each level of performance.

Genres: Education

109 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

My school is looking to adopt a Danielson style faculty evaluation tool and I was recently at an education seminar, where a lot of the schools are using Danielson. This seemed like a good time to learn more. "The Framework for Teaching identifies those aspects of a teacher's responsibilities that have been documented through empirical studies and theoretical research as promoting improved student learning." The Framework evaluates teachers by looking to see if students are engaged in an "intellectually active" way. There are four domains: Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction and Professional Responsibilities. It gives detailed information on how a teacher meets the requirements of each domain and a rubric for grading the teacher: unsatisfactory, basic, proficient or distinguished. If a significant majority of American teachers were proficient with a sprinkling of distinguished teachers at all schools, some very amazing things would happen at schools: children would learn, they'd (mostly) find they like to learn and they'd be more productive in their careers. This sets a very high bar that's unlikely to be reached with out better pay for teachers, more effective administrators and better educational resources, but it's well worth pursuing.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an excellent dive into qualities that could enhance teaching. It lays out qualities and needed areas. It has some examples. What it lacks is a weighty list of examples or a quantitative analysis of how to discern between two ratings that would better flesh out the vagueness and subjectivity that still cripples the clarity which could enhance ratings.

[Patti Irwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

One cannot call a list of characteristics a scintillating read, but after thirty years if teaching this was a good refresher of what I need to do in the classroom. Still have a problem with a professional development tool is used as an evaluation tool. Read for EDAD 692 Supervision for Instruction.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great insight into excellent teaching.

[Ryan]

Read and studied this book for a class I’m taking.

[Jessyca505]

This is the 5th time reviewing this framework. Tis' the season of teacher evaluations.
I know the domains by heard (Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities); however, I always have to revisit when looking at the benchmarks when writing up the teacher evaluations. Usually by January...and writing so many of them, I have them down again! Always good to refresh.

[Jane Van Hof · Rating 3 out of 5]

My school district is using this to evaluate us this year, suggesting we copy word-for-word from this book to earn the chance at a higher score. Plagiarism isn't cool - not sure this is how Danielson intended her work to be turned into an evaluatory game of cut and paste.