Lesson Planning and Preparation Domain #1: Planning, Preparation & Assessment

Lesson Planning and Preparation

Domain #1: Planning, Preparation & Assessment

Consider the factors that affect student learning. Social, economic, family environment, school environment, the teacher, class size, available materials and resources, technology….the list goes on and on. Which factor, according to the research, has the greatest impact?

Teaching Makes the Difference

“The most important factor affecting student learning is the teacher….. an influence many times greater than poverty or per-pupil expenditures.”

Sanders, Wright and Horn 1997

“The effect of increases in teacher quality swamps the impact of any other educational investment, such as reductions in class size.”

Goldhaber, 2009

Regents Reform Agenda

Purpose of Our Work Today

Domain #1: Planning, Preparation & Assessment

A Road Map….

Because teaching is complex, it is helpful to have a road map through the territory, structured around a shared understanding of teaching.

Charlotte Danielson

A Framework for Teaching: Professional Practice Rubric
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

• Reflecting on teaching
• Maintaining accurate records
• Communicating with families
• Participating in a professional Community
• Growing and developing professionally
• Demonstrating professionalism

Domain 3: Instruction

• Communicating with students
• Using questioning and discussion techniques
• Engaging students in learning
• Using assessment in instruction
• Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness

Danielson 2007

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Demonstrating knowledge of students
• Setting instructional outcomes
• Demonstrating knowledge of resources
• Designing coherent instruction
• Designing student assessments