A Framework for A Framework for Teaching RubricTeaching Rubric

A Deeper UnderstandingA Deeper Understanding

If you were to observe an excellent teacher, If you were to observe an excellent teacher, either in the classroom or another professional either in the classroom or another professional setting, what might you see or hear that would setting, what might you see or hear that would cause you to think that you were in the cause you to think that you were in the presence of an expert?presence of an expert?

What would make you think, “Wow, this is What would make you think, “Wow, this is good! If I had a child this age, this is the class good! If I had a child this age, this is the class I would want my child to be placed.”I would want my child to be placed.”

Outcomes and ObjectivesOutcomes and ObjectivesOutcome:Outcome:

The FCPS system will develop a common The FCPS system will develop a common understanding regarding the Framework for Teaching understanding regarding the Framework for Teaching Rubric and the Teacher Evaluation System.Rubric and the Teacher Evaluation System.

Objective:Objective:

Participants will develop a deeper understanding of Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the evaluation rubric and the value of discussions the evaluation rubric and the value of discussions regarding the components and levels of performance. regarding the components and levels of performance.

What is the purpose of a What is the purpose of a “Framework for Teaching Rubric”?“Framework for Teaching Rubric”?Promote student learning Promote student learning

Define best practiceDefine best practice

Create a common languageCreate a common language

Provide a structure for continual learning Provide a structure for continual learning

It’s all about GROWTH!

Evidence and Best FitEvidence and Best Fit

Using the Using the Evidence and Best FitEvidence and Best Fit handout, handout, determine the best fit of domain and determine the best fit of domain and component for each vignette. component for each vignette.

The Rubric in ActionThe Rubric in ActionAs you watch the video, use the As you watch the video, use the Rubric in ActionRubric in Action

handout to:handout to: Circle the level of performance for the component Circle the level of performance for the component

on the handout (unsatisfactory, emergent, on the handout (unsatisfactory, emergent, proficient, distinguished)proficient, distinguished)

Take notes to support your choice of levelTake notes to support your choice of level

You will be working in You will be working in domains 2 and 3 onlydomains 2 and 3 only for for this activity. this activity.

It’s all about the discussion…It’s all about the discussion…In your group, discuss within the In your group, discuss within the framework of the rubric:framework of the rubric:

Why is it important to have a post-Why is it important to have a post-observation discussion between an observation discussion between an evaluator and an instructor? evaluator and an instructor?

… the discussion fosters GROWTH!

Charlotte Danielson sharesCharlotte Danielson shares

ReflectionReflection((Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities)Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities)

Respond to Respond to oneone of the following: of the following:

In what way(s) can the In what way(s) can the Framework for Teaching Framework for Teaching RubricRubric benefit you as a professional? benefit you as a professional?

How might the How might the Framework for Teaching RubricFramework for Teaching Rubric promote a professional learning community in your promote a professional learning community in your school?school?

What aspect of today’s learning resonates with you? What aspect of today’s learning resonates with you? Why?Why?

Further LearningFurther Learning

Educational Impact is available for you to use Educational Impact is available for you to use for further exploration of this or any topic for further exploration of this or any topic related to the Teacher Evaluation System. related to the Teacher Evaluation System.

For more classroom examples with For more classroom examples with commentary from the Danielson Series, select commentary from the Danielson Series, select Charlotte Danielson’s Teaching Framework. Charlotte Danielson’s Teaching Framework.

Your TurnYour Turn

Please complete the survey to provide feedback Please complete the survey to provide feedback regarding this training. regarding this training.

The survey can be found at The survey can be found at http://tinyurl.com/fcpseval2http://tinyurl.com/fcpseval2

This address is also on the bottom of your This address is also on the bottom of your Rubric in ActionRubric in Action handout. handout.