IDAHO CORE TEACHER

STANDARDS
AND
THE DANIELSON FRAMEWORK
FOR TEACHING

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OBJECTIVES

Viewers will be able to understand the teacher expectations from the

State of Idaho.
Viewers will be able to interpret the ten Idaho Core Teacher
Standards.
Viewers will be able to identify the four domains in the Danielson
Framework for Teaching.

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IDAHO CORE TEACHER
STANDARDS ABSTRACT

The Idaho Core Teaching Standards are All Idaho teachers must be able to
ten standards that the State of Idaho demonstrate their knowledge of the
expects of their teachers. Idaho Core Teacher Standards.

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IDAHO CORE STANDARDS

STANDARD 1 : Knowledge of Subject Matter

What does this mean?

The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and
The teacher possesses
structures of the discipline taught and creates learning experiences
knowledge of the class
that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.
material.
The teacher uses their
knowledge to demonstrate
subject matter.

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STANDARD 2 : Knowledge of Human Development and

Learning

The teacher understands how students learn and develop, and

provides opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and What does this mean?
personal development. The teacher creates relevance
to student’s lives to promote
engagement in subject matter.

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STANDARD 3 : Modifying Instruction for Individual Needs

What does this mean?

The teacher promotes
The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to
inclusive learning
learning and creates instructional opportunities to meet students’
environments.
diverse needs and experiences.
The teacher provides
opportunities for students to
experiment each learning
style.

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STANDARD 4 : Multiple Instructional Strategies

The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional What does this mean?
strategies to develop student learning. The teacher demonstrates a
variety of teaching methods.
The teacher encourages
student learning.

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STANDARD 5 : Classroom Motivation and Management

Skills

What does this mean?

The teacher understands individual and group motivation and
The teacher relates student
behavior and creates a learning environment that encourages
interest to class material.
positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-
motivation. The teacher organizes class
boundaries to optimize
learning.
The teacher sets expectations.

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STANDARD 6 : Communication Skills

The teacher uses a variety of communication techniques to foster

learning and communication skills. What does this mean?
The teacher demonstrates
effective communication
skills.

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STANDARD 7 : Instructional Planning Skills

The teacher plans and prepares instruction based on knowledge of What does this mean?
subject matter, students, the community, curriculum goals, and The teacher develops
instructional strategies. appropriate lesson plans to
meet the goals defined by the
curriculum.

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STANDARD 8 : Assessment of Student Learning

The teacher understands, uses, and interprets formal and informal What does this mean?
assessment strategies to evaluate and advance student performance
and to determine teaching effectiveness. The teacher assesses student
learning through a variety of
assessment strategies.

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STANDARD 9 : Professional Commitment and Responsibility

The teacher is a reflective practitioner who demonstrates a What does this mean?
commitment to professional standards and is continuously The teacher uses information
engaged in purposeful mastery of the art and science of teaching. gathered in the classroom to
reflect on their professional
development.

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STANDARD 10 : Partnerships

The teacher interacts in a professional, effective manner with What does this mean?
colleagues, parents, and other members of the community to The teacher presents
support students’ learning and well-being. themselves in a respectful
manner to students, parents,
colleagues, etc.

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THE DANIELSON FRAMEWORK FOR

TEACHING ABSTRACT

The Danielson Framework for teaching is a tool The Framework consists of 4 domains and 22
used to identify the aspects of a teacher’s components.
responsibilities that promote student learning.

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THE FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING

A. Demonstrating Knowledge
of Content and Pedagogy
B. Demonstrating Knowledge
DOMAIN 1 of Students
C. Setting Instructional
Outcomes
D. Demonstrating Knowledge
of Resources
Planning and Preparation E. Designing Coherent
Instruction
F. Designing Student
Assessments

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THE FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING

A. Cultivating Respectful and

Affirming Environments
DOMAIN 2 B. Fostering a Culture for
Learning
C. Maintaining Purposeful
Environments
D. Supporting Positive
Learning Environments Student Behavior
E. Organizing Spaces for
Learning

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THE FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING

A. Communicating About
Purpose and Content
DOMAIN 3 B. Using Questioning and
Discussion Techniques
C. Engaging Students in
Learning
D. Using Assessment for
Learning Experiences Learning
E. Responding Flexibly to
Student Needs

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THE FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING

A. Engaging in Reflective
Practice
B. Documenting Student
DOMAIN 4 Progress
C. Engaging Families and
Communities
D. Contributing to School
Community and Culture
PRINCIPLED TEACHING E. Growing and Developing
Professionally
F. Acting in Service of
Students

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RESOURCES

The framework for teaching. Danielson Group. (2022, April 5). https://danielsongroup.org/framework/

Idaho standards for initial certification of professional ... (n.d.).

https://www.sde.idaho.gov/topics/admin-rules/files/psc-revisions/documents/08-0202-1801-Idaho-Standards.pdf

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