MODELS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING

Let us take a look at models of effective teaching which also serve as bases for evaluation of teaching.

A. ROBERT MARZANO'S CAUSAL TEACHER EVALUATION MODEL OF FOUR DOMAINS:

1. Classroom strategies and behaviors -

• involve routine events such as communicating learning goals and feedback and establishing rules and procedures

• involve addressing content by helping studentsBinteract with new knowledge, practice and deepen new knowledge:

• helping students generate and test hypotheses 

• involve events enacted on the spot such as engaging students, recognizing adherence to rules and procedures, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with students and communicating high expectations for all students

2. Planning and Preparing-

• planning and preparing for lessons

• for use of technology 

• for needs of students receiving Special education

• for needs of students who lack support for schooling

3. Reflection on Teaching

• evaluating personal performance such as identifying areas of pedagogical strengths and weaknesses

• developing, Implementing and monitoring a professional growth plan

    4. Collegiality and Professionalism

•  promoting positive interactions with colleagues, students and parents

• seeking mentorship for areas of need/interes

•  mentoring other teachers and sharing ideas and srategies

• adhering to school rules and procedures - participating in school initiatives 

B. CHARLOTTE DANIELSON FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING

1. Planning and Preparation 

2. The Classroom Environment

3. Instruction

4. Professional Responsibilities

• reflecting on teaching

•  maintaining accurate records

• communicating with families

• participating in the professional community

• growing professionally 

• showing professionalism 

C. JAMES STRONGE - TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM (TEPES) SYSTEM: SEVEN PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

1. Professional Knowledge

2. Instructional Planning

3. Instructional Delivery

4. Assessment of/for Learning

5. The Learning Environment 

6. Professionalism maintains a commitment to professional ethics, communicates effectively and takes responsibility for and participates in professional growth that results in enhanced learning 

7. Student Progress the work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable and appropriate student academic progress.