Domain+3

Domain 3: Instruction 3a. Communicating with students

3b. Using questioning and discussion techniques
 * expectations for learning
 * Copy of classroom expectations/rules may be used as an artifact for 'expectations for learning' pre-K-12
 * directions and procedures
 * explanations of content
 * use of oral and written language
 * Copy of class assignments/activities may be used as an artifact for 'use of oral and written language' pre-K-12


 * quality of questions
 * discussion techniques
 * student participation
 * a video--showing teacher facilitating discussion and student interaction--could serve as an artifact demonstrating use of questioning/discussion techniques. It is necessary to obtain consent prior to taping students if students will appear in the video.

3c. Engaging students in learning


 * activities and assignments
 * Copies of activities and assignments can be used as artifacts
 * grouping of students
 * instructional materials and resources
 * This information is likely included in lesson plans, which can be included as an artifact
 * (Example of instructional materials/resource)
 * structure and pacing

(Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques) [|(]Engaging Students in Learning - Elementary - Reading) (Engaging Students in Learning - Elementary - Math) Student Engagement Walk-Through Checklist This checklist could be utilized and kept as an artifact; used to inform practice, evidencing teacher attempts at gathering data

3d. Using assessment in instruction


 * assessment criteria
 * monitoring of student learning
 * Data such as AIMSweb and MAP scores can be utilized as evidence of 'monitoring student learning'
 * feedback to students
 * student self-assessment and monitoring of progress
 * Map Self Assessment [[file:MAPFall Conference and Self-Assessment Form Template.doc]]
 * Everyday Math(elementary): [[file:10-12selfassessment.pdf]]
 * Rubistar: [[file:6 Traits Rubric.docx]]
 * Exit Slips:
 * Peer Evaluations:

3e. Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness


 * lesson adjustment
 * response to students
 * persistence
 * [[file:lesson reflection for domain three.doc]]This doc can be used pre-K-12 (likely w/modification) to evaluate a lesson for adjustment.

//**This website was created by the CUSD201 Portfolio subcommittee of the DLT with the purpose of providing potential examples of artifacts that may be used in a teacher portfolio. At this point this is not connected to any teacher evaluation process.**//