1a: Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
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Overview: Teachers should possess a deep understanding of the content they teach, and how students learn within that content area. Effective teachers choose instructional strategies that align with the discipline.
Examples of Artifacts:
Annotated lesson plans showing content integration and strategy alignment
PLC agendas/discussions on curriculum standards
Certificate from subject-specific PD (e.g., math workshop, science symposium)
Multimedia Resources:
1b: Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
Overview: This component focuses on how well a teacher knows students’ backgrounds, skills, interests, and learning needs. Differentiated instruction stems from this understanding.
Examples of Artifacts:
Interest inventories or learning style surveys
Small group plans based on data
Reflections on student conferences
Resources & Strategies:
One Word Challenge Activity – encourages teacher-student connection
1c: Setting Instructional Outcomes
Overview: Instructional goals must be standards-based, measurable, and meaningful. Outcomes should drive all instructional decisions.
Examples of Artifacts:
Learning target posters or slides
Student self-assessment and goal-tracking sheets
Assessments aligned to standards
Multimedia & Tools:
Marzano Quote: "Students must understand what they are expected to achieve."
1d: Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources
Overview: Effective teachers use materials, strategies, and tech to enhance learning and meet student needs. This includes knowing what’s available internally and externally.
Examples of Artifacts:
List of classroom, school, and online resources used
Lesson plans using multiple modes of instruction (visuals, tech tools)
Notes from resource collaboration with specialists or librarians
Go-To Resources:
Quick Integration Tips:
Use ChatGPT to create a sample letter to families
Use MagicSchool AI to build custom accommodations based on IEP/504
1e: Designing Coherant Instruction
Overview:
Effective instruction is well-structured, logically sequenced, and differentiated to meet students' learning needs. Lessons should build upon one another and allow for multiple entry points, supporting student engagement and deep understanding.
Examples of Artifacts:
Unit plans with logical progression and scaffolding
Lesson plans showing varied instructional methods (e.g., project-based learning, cooperative groups)
Co-teaching lesson reflections or instructional flowcharts
Resources & Strategies:
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines
Gradual Release Model (I Do, We Do, You Do)
Project-Based Learning Toolkit
Multimedia:
1f: Designing Student Assessments
Overview:
Assessment design should align with instructional outcomes and allow students to demonstrate understanding in varied ways. Strong assessment practices include clear criteria, formative checks, and opportunities for reflection and revision.
Examples of Artifacts:
Rubrics aligned to standards
Examples of formative and summative assessments
Student reflection sheets or goal-setting based on assessment results
Resources & Strategies:
WIDA Can-Do Descriptors (for ELL formative assessment ideas)
Formative Assessment Toolkit (e.g., exit slips, thumbs-up/down)
Differentiated assessment guides (choice boards, performance tasks)
Multimedia:
Helpful Monthly Activities (Connected to Domain 1):
August: Build your student interest inventory + plan first three weeks
September: Align lessons to calendar disruptions (pep rallies, testing)
January: Reassess goals with students; revisit backward design
Reflection Questions for Growth (PGP Use):
How do I ensure my content aligns with my students’ needs and interests?
What evidence do I have that students know the instructional outcomes?
How do I use available resources to enrich learning and close gaps?
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