http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm Teacher Supervision and Danielson Tue, 11 May 2010 9:39:30 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm How would teacher supervision change if the "Alberta Teaching Quality Standard" was revised to consider Charlotte Danielson's four teaching domains: Planning and Preparation, the Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities? Tue, 11 May 2010 9:39:30 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm#1181 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm When or if this evaluation procedure is instituted, I believe hooking them on to the Professional Growth plans would be beneficial. It would be a concrete method of looking at teacher improvement. Tue, 11 May 2010 9:39:30 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm#1182 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm Simplification of the domains may actually create an environment where teachers become cognizant of the teaching quality standard and make it part of what they do everyday. Tue, 11 May 2010 9:39:30 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm#1183 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm What I like the most about Danielson's framework is that it collects authentic data based on observation and direct contact with the teacher. Tue, 11 May 2010 9:39:30 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm#1184 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm I really believe that a principal, to be an educational and instructional leader, must have effective supervision practices.  Being in the classroom will send a message to teachers that the principal cares, and that he/she is there to assist the teache Tue, 11 May 2010 9:39:30 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm#1185 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm Tue, 11 May 2010 9:39:30 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm#1186 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm To begin with, I believe there would be an opportunity for some coherence to the practice of the classroom being connected to a framework that is more understandable and applicable to teacher practice.  Presently, the KSA's are so vague, and poorly art Tue, 11 May 2010 9:39:30 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm#1187 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm Supervision is a process where Charlotte's areas should be closely examined, but it must be an agreed upon process between the Principal and the teacher and must be focused over a period of time, not just one visit. Tue, 11 May 2010 9:39:30 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm#1188 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm This is a great list, can we have an electronic copy.  As I look through the items under the four headings it seems to be a thorough list for what I would consider characteristics/requirements of a good teacher/good teaching.  Many are items that are Tue, 11 May 2010 9:39:30 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm#1189 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm How would teacher supervision change if the "Alberta Teaching Quality Standard" was revised to consider Charlotte Danielson's four teaching domains: Planning and Preparation, the Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Tue, 11 May 2010 9:39:30 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm#1190 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm To begin with, I believe there would be an opportunity for some coherence to the practice of the classroom being connected to a framework that is more understandable and applicable to teacher practice.  Presently, the Tue, 11 May 2010 9:39:30 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm#1191 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm To begin with, I believe there would be an opportunity for some coherence to the practice of the classroom being connected to a framework that is more understandable and applicable to Tue, 11 May 2010 9:39:30 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/-p--2010-05-11-0.htm#1192