Domain 1

Planning and Preparation

 

Component

Element

Artifact(s)

1a: Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy

Knowledge of Content

 

Knowledge of Prerequisite Relationships

Knowledge of Content-Related Pedagogy

1b: Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

Knowledge of Characteristics of Age Group

 

Knowledge of StudentsŐ Varied Approaches to Learning

Knowledge of StudentsŐ Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of StudentsŐ Interests and Cultural Heritage

1c: Selecting Instructional Goals

Value

 

Clarity

Suitability for Diverse Students

Balance

1d: Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources

Resources for Teaching

 

Resources for Students

1e: Designing Coherent Instruction

Learning Activities

 

Instructional Materials and Resources

Instructional Groups

Lesson and Unit Structure

1f: Assessing Student Learning

Congruence with Instructional Goals

 

Criteria and Standards

Use for Planning

 

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