Idaho Core Teaching Standards

Danielson Framework for Teaching

How do they apply to todays teachers?

Why Standards are Used

Standards are used to establish expectations for

a specific group.
Teachers use standards to ensure students are

meeting educational benchmarks.

Standards are used to train teachers and evaluate
them on methods and content.
Two standards models we will look at are the Idaho
Core Teaching Standards and the Danielson
Framework for Teaching.

Idaho Core Teaching Standards

These standards are used as a benchmark for future

teachers to ensure that they are meeting the

expectations to become an effective teacher.

Idaho Core Standards

Standard 1: Knowledge of Subject Matter
Standard 2: Knowledge of Human Development and Learning
Standard 3: Adapting Instruction for Individual Needs
Standard 4: Multiple Instructional Strategies
Standard 5: Classroom Motivation and Management Skills
Standard 6: Communication Skills
Standard 7: Instructional Planning Skills
Standard 8: Assessment of Student Learning
Standard 9: Professional Commitment and Responsibility
Standard 10: Partnerships

Standard One
Knowledge of Subject Matter
The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of
inquiry, and structure of the discipline taught, and
creates learning experiences that make these aspects
of subject matter meaningful for students.
For teachers this means:
Knowing the material and being able to teach it to the students
and help them relate it to corresponding concepts. Teachers
need to help students make the necessary connections to be
able to think critically.

Standard Two
Knowledge of Human Development
and Learning
The teacher understands how students learn and
develop, and provides opportunities that support their
intellectual, social and personal development.
For teachers this means:
Knowing that students learn at different rates and with different
styles. Teachers need to help students call on their prior
knowledge and enhance it; using examples they understand
and that are appropriate for their age and developmental
group.

Standard Three
Adapting Instruction for Individual
Needs
The teacher understands how students differ in their
approaches to learning and creates instructional
opportunities that are adapted to students with diverse
needs.
For teachers this means:
Providing lessons taught to different learning styles. While
some students are visual learners, others are kinesthetic.
Students need to be able to move around and understand how
something works. Teachers need to meet the needs of all their
students, including those with different abilities. This includes
providing differentiated instruction and supplying students with
helpful resources.

Standard Four
Multiple Instructional Strategies
The teacher understands and uses a variety of
instructional strategies to encourage students'
development of critical thinking, problem solving, and
performance skills.
For teachers this means:
The teacher uses different methods to teach the same
information. Instruction may be delivered to the whole class
and then put them into groups where more discussion can take
place. Teachers may present the information in several ways to
provide opportunities for critical thinking and problem solving.

Standard Five
Classroom Motivation and
Management Skills
The teacher understands individual and group
motivation and behavior and creates a learning
environment that encourages positive social interaction,
active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
For teachers this means:
Capturing the attention of students in the classroom can be
one of the most difficult aspects of teaching for a new teacher.
Teachers need to set expectations for their classroom and help
the students set goals for themselves. Creating a safe,
comfortable environment will lead to an environment conducive
to learning.

Standard Six
Communication Skills
The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal,
nonverbal, and media communication techniques to
foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive
interaction in the classroom.
For teachers this means:
The teacher uses different methods to communicate with their
students. This can include speaking in different volumes to
communicate your message, using hand gestures such as
clapping to get attention or even using music. Teachers also
need to be aware of cultural differences in communication.
What is a natural way to communicate for some, may not be
for others.

Standard Seven
Instructional Planning Skills
The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of
subject matter, students, the community, and
curriculum goals.
For teachers this means:
The teacher plans instruction based on where the students are
at with the material keeping in mind the goals of the curriculum.
They plan lessons that are well thought through and that can
be changed and adapted if they arent working. Lesson plans
may need to be changed if they arent working and the teacher
needs to keep the flexibility and understanding to do that.

Standard Eight
Assessment of Student Learning
The teacher understands, uses and interprets formal
and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and
advance student performance and to determine
program effectiveness.
For teachers this means:
Teachers need to find varied methods to assess the learning of
their students. This can be through testing, participation in
class and through group and individual assignments. Teachers
can also teach students to assess themselves to see where
they are at.

Standard Nine
Professional Commitment and
Responsibility
The teacher is a reflective practitioner who
demonstrates a commitment to professional standards
and is continuously engaged in purposeful mentoring of
the art and science of teaching.
For teachers this means:
Teachers need to be lifelong learners. They are responsible for
keeping up to date with different methods of teaching and
instructional strategies. They need to work with their
colleagues to provide the most effective instruction for their
students.

Standard Ten
Partnerships
The teacher interacts in a professional, effective
manner with colleagues, parents, and other members
of the community to support students' learning and well
being.
For teachers this means:
Teachers need to communicate in a professional manner with
their colleagues, students and parents. It should be the goal for
everyone to help ensure the success of the student both
academically and socially.

The Danielson
Framework is an
instructional and
evaluation tool for
teaching. It consists of
four domains, each
containing subsets.

Domain 1 Planning and Preparation

Domain 2 The Classroom Environment
Domain 3 Instruction
Domain 4 Professional Responsibilities

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

1a

Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and

Pedagogy

1b

Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

1c

Setting Instructional Outcomes

1d

Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources

1e

Designing Coherent Instruction

1f

Designing Student Assessments

Domain 2: The Classroom

Environment
2a

Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport

2b

Establishing a Culture for Learning

2c

Managing Classroom Procedures

2d

Managing Student Behavior

2e

Organizing Physical Space

Domain 3: Instruction
3a

Communicating With Students

3b

Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques

3c

Engaging Students in Learning

3d

Using Assessment in Instruction

3e

Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

Domain 4: Professional
Responsibilities
4a

Reflecting on Teaching

4b

Maintaining Accurate Records

4c

Communicating with Families

4d

Participating in a Professional Community

4e

Growing and Developing Professionally

4f

Showing Professionalism

Danielson Framework
Using four categories, Danielson Framework can be
used as a rubric for evaluation of teachers.
Categories for scoring:
Level 1: Unsatisfactory
Level 2: Basic
Level 3: Proficient
Level 4: Distinguished

Each subset of each domain can be evaluated using the

four levels listed above.

Working Together
By using the Idaho Core Teacher Standards and the Danielson
Framework together, teachers are able to be effective,
comprehensive educators.
Idaho Core Teacher Standards

Danielson Framework for Teaching

Standard 1: Knowledge of Subject Matter

Standard 3: Adapting Instruction for Individual
Needs
Standard 7: Instructional Planning Skills

Domain 1: Preparation and Planning

Standard 2: Knowledge of Human Development

and Learning
Standard 5: Classroom Motivation and
Management Skills

Domain 2: Classroom Environment

Standard 3: Adapting Instruction for Individual

Needs
Standard 4: Multiple Instructional Strategies
Standard 6: Communication Skills
Standard 8: Assessment of Student Learning

Domain 3: Instruction

Standard 9: Professional Commitment and

Responsibility
Standard 10: Partnerships

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Tools for an Effective Teacher

By incorporating the Idaho Core Teacher Standards and
the Danielson Framework for Teaching, teachers and
administrators can have a shared understanding of the
what should be taking place in the classroom; creating
an environment for learning.

Sources
Danielson, Charlotte. "The Danielson Group." Promoting Teacher Effectiveness and
Professional Learning. Danielson Group, 2011. Web. 02 Oct. 2014.
<http://www.danielsongroup.org/Default.aspx>.

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