Next, move on to Domain 4 and observe every classroom to identify teacher tiers. Look to the next page for descriptions on how a teacher qualifies for a tier.
First, start with Domain 1 and calibrate with your leadership team. Really try to quantify indicators as much as you can and identify objective artifacts found in the critical attributes to support each rating. Example below:
highly effective
effective
IMPROVEMENT
NECESSARY
REQUIRE ACTION
INDICATOR 1.1
4 pOINTS
3 pOINTS
2 pOINTS
1 pOINT
LESSON PACING
CRITICAL ATTRIBUTES
Lesson progresses at an appropriate pace so that scholars are engaged with inattentive or disruptive behavior. Scholars contribute without prompting to the seamless operations of the classroom, maintaining an appropriate pace.
>91%-100% of scholars were engaged with the lesson.
Lesson progresses at an appropriate pace so that scholars are rarely disengaged with inattentive or disruptive behavior.
>71%-90% of scholars were engaged with the lesson.
The lesson is partially successful as the lesson is sometimes interrupted by inattentive or disruptive behavior.
>51%-69% of scholars were engaged with the lesson.
Much instruction time is lost, and lesson is frequently interrupted by inattentive or disruptive behavior.
>50% of scholars were engaged with the lesson.
Provides adequate amount of think time.
Paces lesson to build interest and curiosity in scholars.
Adjusts pace to accommodate for prerequisite skills & knowledge.
TEACHER:
SCHOLAR:
Actively work on materials & activities.
Demonstrate authentic engagement.
Maintain an overall interest in the content of the lesson.
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