Danielson Framework
Domain 3: Instruction
3a. Communicating with Students
Providing a "Do-Now" for middle school and high school students allow students to be accountable of their own work and to stay on task. This helped my students become engaged from the very beginning of class. Below is an example of one of my "Do-Nows" for my high school students.
3b. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
Incorporating discussion techniques in my lessons deepens student understanding. Through discourse, my students are able to make connections with one another and discuss about possible differences. Asking my students higher order thinking questions allows them to connect with other concepts and new understandings. Below is a lesson that is infused with questioning and discussion techniques using key vocabulary from the unit.
3c. Engaging Students in Learning
The lesson plan below demonstrates strategic grouping strategies to engage my students in further learning. Students were grouped in pairs in order to support one another in a skill that one might lack. This lesson then prepares students for their final performance.
3d. Using Assessment in Instruction
Incorporating formative and summative assessments to record student growth is crucial. Assessments are also important to provided instruction for the next lesson. Below is a self-evaluation rubric for students when choreographing their solos.
3e. Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
Checking in with my students prior to lessons and during lessons is crucial to understand about the kind of learning and teaching environment. During my full-time clinical experience, I made sure to check in with my students to see how they were feeling prior to beginning my lesson. Due to the pandemic, and being completely virtual, it was important for me to check in with my students. Below is a chart students use to gage on how they are feeling. Students will input the emoji that resonates with the most in the chat. After reviewing the chat, I was able to adjust my lesson based on how my students were feeling that day.
