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If, like me, you’re a public school teacher then measuring your effectiveness as an educator is most likely tied to your ability to maintain employment. In some districts, perhaps it’s even tied to your pay. It matters because our jobs are quite literally dependent on our understanding of how it our teacher evaluation framework…works. You don’t need to adopt it as the ultimate teaching philosophy, but a basic understanding of its principles and how it is being used to assess your competency as an educator is necessary.
Good educators know that students are most successful in the classroom when they receive detailed feedback that celebrates their strengths and provides them with concrete next steps for improvement. While you may not need to know the ins and outs of Component 2.3a of the Danielson Framework for Teaching, you surely want to create an environment of rapport and respect in your classroom. And so I challenge you to read on.
I have a confession to make. I know it’s risky to say it out loud, but here goes....I’m a huge fan of the Danielson Framework for Teaching. I know this might not be a popular opinion. I know I could be shunned. But I will own my beliefs.
As half of the arts team at our science-focused school, I crave the time and space to consult with colleagues, learn from them, and be inspired by the work that they do. It is my hope that this site can provide that space for you, as well.