Teacher Professional Growth &

Effectiveness System

Introduction to Peer Observations

Framework for Teaching

• Domain 1: Planning and Preparation• Domain 2: Classroom Environment• Domain 3: Instruction• Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Framework for Teaching

• Domain 1: Planning and Preparation• Domain 2: Classroom Environment• Domain 3: Instruction• Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Framework for TeachingComponents 3B and 3C

• Questioning and Discussion Techniques (3B)• Engaging Students in Learning (3C)

Domain 3: Instruction

Component 3B

Elements

Indicators for each Performance Level

Take 5 minutes to review each component, including its elements and indicators.

Introduction to Peer Observation

http://www.ket.org/education/video/kpcon/kpcon_000002.htm

Collegiality and Trust

http://www.ket.org/education/video/_kpcon/kpcon_000001.htm

Scripting

What the teacher says… What students say

Collecting data that becomes

evidence…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0m802bw1fw

Practice Self-Reflecting on Evidence

1. Trade evidence with someone at your table.2. Now pretend that you were the teacher

being observed3. Find where the evidence matches the rubric.

Framework for TeachingComponents 3B and 3C

• Questioning and Discussion Techniques (3B)• Engaging Students in Learning (3C)

Indicators

Use the indicators in each of the performance levels to determine

where the evidence fits best.

As the teacher being observed, think about what your next steps would be.

Peer Observation Cycle

• Pre-conference to talk about self-reflection and PGP goals

• Observer supplies evidence to the teacher• Teacher looks at evidence and applies it to the

Framework for Teaching• Post-conference conversation for additional self-

reflection and possible additional collaboration

Peer Observation Cycle

• Pre-conference to talk about self-reflection and PGP goals

• Observer supplies evidence to the teacher• Teacher looks at evidence and applies it to the

Framework for Teaching• Post-conference conversation for additional self-

reflection and possible additional collaboration

What questions/comments do you have?

Jenny.ray@education.ky.gov

www.Jennyray.netProfessional Learning tab