It was difficult to make a final decision about this article because I was not very familiar with the Danielson’s Framework for Teaching in teacher education programs. Therefore, my comments and questions are directed towards understanding better the integrity and consistency of the research design and to address other theoretical and methodological issues.
1. I appreciate the emphasis on learning in and from practice. I am not sure how transferable the examples are to the field of teacher education because of the complexity of the teacher’s work, but there is a value in the overall purpose of the study. For example, on page 3 the authors present how physical therapists learned their work in the 90’s. I wonder if the same method is used
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Throughout the paper, the authors refer to “ambitious practice,” and “high-quality instruction” (whose principles are included in an appendix). However, I recommend to explicitly state the theoretical ground of those principles and how those connect to the Danielson’s Framework for Teaching.
3. One part of the design was based on Pickering’s work (1995). Why did you choose this framework? Have you found other studies in which this model has worked? In general, many of the decisions made during the design of the model and the data collection are not justified or the rationale behind them is not clear.
4. The following statement on page 6 needs further explanation and elaboration: “We argue that a school-based preservice learning experience is situated in practice if participants are cognitively engaged in what they perceive to be material relevant to their current and future work as teachers.”
5. The authors mentioned that they worked with cooperating teachers, however, the role of the teachers was not clear in the manuscript. This issue is connected to another question about “good or exemplary practice.” How do you decide which good practices are happening at a school and how do you connect theory to practice in that
There are several main points that Danielson emphasized in this article. She began by explaining why there is a need to improve teacher evaluations; that the goal of any teacher evaluation should be to foster both student and
The most favorable response was to the question, “Staff at this school share a common understanding of instructional best practices” with a 92% agreement score. Conversely, the least favorable response was to the question, “I meet regularly and often with colleagues to plan for instruction,” with a 38% agreement score. Hence, the professional practices of the staff are considered to be superior but the organization of the schedule have not allowed for collaborative practices. Additionally, is in strong agreement (85%) that the staff does a good job identifying students who struggle
Charlotte Danielson, an internationally recognized expert in the area of teacher effectiveness, created The Framework for Teaching, which is comprised of four domains of teaching responsibility (Danielson, 1996). Danielson specializes in the design of teacher evaluation to ensure teacher quality and to promote professional learning. Danielson’s framework is based on large amounts of research, including the Measures of Effective Teaching (MET) project, supported by the Gates Foundation (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 2013). Danielson’s framework also aligns with the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC), which outlines what a beginner teacher should possess in skills. In addition, it is the underlying set of ideas
The activity will enable students to begin to create their philosophy of teaching. In conjunction, I will develop scenarios and meaningful experiences related to the various theorist. I may have them to participate in activities just as they might do with their students. These activities provide them with the opportunity to experience the different aspects teaching as learners themselves before engaging their students in the process. I also have them to critically examine and share their ideas about different representations of practice, including examples of literacy lesson plans according to State Standards with the integration of technology, examples of assessments and accompanying student work, video recordings of lesson enactments. These representations of practice make particularly visible aspects of teaching, such as learning goals, depth of knowledge, essential questions, assessment, and equity. In turn, they help teachers develop new ways of seeing and understanding the professional practice, thereby improving their understanding of
In conclusion, teachers must develop appropriate practices that can help children learn.such as : reading out load and building exposure. They must also use appropriate strategies for metting standards; such as; teacher-determined content and More child initiation and decision making content/ Lastly play and the child’s own chacteristics should help base children learning.
Lang, H., Evans, D.(2006). Models, Strategies, and Methods for Effective Teaching. USA, Pearson Education Inc.
According to Sapona and Winterman (2002) teachers implementing this model in their classroom include six comp...
I feel that these students have the potential and ability to gain the knowledge and to make a valuable impact on today’s society. It will be my job, as a teacher; to make sure that the correct technique is being demonstrated to ensure that these students reach their full potential. The main goal to any teaching technique is to give confidence to that student that he/she can do anything. There is no obstacl...
A teacher today needs to have an ability to relate to and create partnerships not with their students, but also families, administrators and other professionals. This ensures that all persons involved with the education of the student are on the same page. All involved then work in harmony and help each other achieve the common goal of educating the student in the best possible way for the best possible result. (Wesley, 1998, p 80)
Shulman, L.S. (1986) Those who understand: Knowledge growth in teaching. Educational Researcher, 15 (2), p.4-14.
Cohen, L. Manion, L. Morrison, K. and Wyse, D (2010) A guide to teaching practice. London: Routledge.
With the proper guidance and support, teachers can achieve academic excellence in the classroom. They follow their principal’s vision and share their goals. Teachers also serve as leaders in their classroom. They share their vision and goals with their students promoting positive attitudes in the classroom. Just like it is important for principals to respect and understand what their teachers need, students also need the support, understanding, respect and empathy from their teachers. When teachers demonstrate commitment in the classroom and set high expectations they raise the level of learning in the classroom. Teachers that work with the students and their parents to understand and meet their needs will achieve positive academic outcomes. Students engage in learning with positive attitudes and strive for high achievements. Teachers work together with their leaders to improve their teaching
Senge, P., Cambron-McCabe, N., Lucas, T., Smith, B., Dutton, J. & Kleiner, A. (2012). Schools that Learn (pp. 32-69). Boston: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
Pike, B., & Bradley, F. (1997). The philosophy of teaching: Developing a statement that thrives in the classroom. Clearing House, 70(3), 125. Retrieved October 6, 2011 from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=9703092460&site=ehost-live&scope=site
In this course I experienced an important change in my beliefs about teaching; I came to understand that there are many different theories and methods that can be tailored to suit the teacher and the needs of the student. The readings, especially those from Lyons, G., Ford, M., & Arthur-Kelly, M. (2011), Groundwater-Smith, S., Ewing, R., & Le Cornu, R. (2007), and Whitton, D., Barker, K., Nosworthy, M., Sinclair, C., Nanlohy, P. (2010), have helped me to understand this in particular. In composing my essay about teaching methods and other themes, my learning was solidified, my knowledge deepened by my research and my writing skills honed.