Danielson's Framework for Teaching

Domain 1 takes in "demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy," "[demonstrating] knowledge of students," "setting instructional outcomes," "demonstrating knowledge of resources," "designing coherent instruction," and "design ing student assessments"; domain 2 comprises "creating an environment of respect and rapport," "establishing a culture for learning," "managing classroom procedures," "managing student behavior," and "organizing physical space"; domain 3 incorporates "communicating with students," "using questioning and discussion [techniques]," "engaging students in learning," "using assessment in instruction," and "demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness"; and domain 4 encompasses "reflecting on teaching," "maintaining accurate records," "communicating with families," "participating in a professional [community] ,""growing and developing professionally," and "showing professionalism" (see Danielson Group,20 10). Race to the Top has challenged and mandated that states both define and measure teacher effectiveness in individual classrooms and the Gates Foundation has awarded $335 million in grants to five urban school districts to promote effective teaching and raise student achievement, (p. 3) These efforts to implement and evaluate methods of measuring teacher effectiveness have led state departments of education to submit comprehensive statewide plans to address the issue.