Domain A: Planning and Preparing for Student Learning
A1: Demonstrating subject matter knowledge and PCK
The teacher demonstrates an understanding of subject
matter and subject-specific pedagogy during planning.
A2: Using learning principles to understand children
The teacher uses principles of learning and
development, and understanding of learners and learner diversity during
planning of instruction and assessment.
A3: Using contextual factors in planning
The teacher uses relevant community, district, school, and
classroom factors and characteristics in planning.
A4: Developing appropriate instructional goals
The teacher develops and selects appropriate instructional
goals and objectives.
A5: Designing coherent learning opportunities
The teacher designs coherent short range and long range opportunities for student
learning and assessment.
A6: Instructional resources
The teacher selects, adapts, and/or creates appropriate instructional
resources and materials, including instructional technologies.
A7: Preparing an appropriate learning environment
The teacher plans for an inclusive, nurturing, stimulating, and academically
challenging learning environment.
