Ashley Roomsburg

EDUC540

02/26/2018

Reflection: Domain 3

In delivering instruction, it is important to remember the standards from the Danielson

(2013) domains, especially domain 3 which relates directly to instruction. I taught a lesson plan

on mathematics, and reflected on the strengths and weaknesses of my lesson plan. Focusing on

my strengths and weaknesses in domain 3 will help me to create dynamic and engaging

instruction in the classroom. This domain will also help me ensure that all of my students are

learning within the classroom, and assessing their progress.

The first subsection refers to communicating with students. In the classroom and during

this lesson plan, I focused on communicating clearly and in the proper language with my

students. I made sure to communicate with my students both verbally, and by writing directions

on the board. I consider myself proficient in this area, and can continue to improve. My goal is

to continue to provide clear directions, and to make sure I am telling the students each specific

step needed to complete a task. Giving my students detailed instructions will help them to stay

on task and know the expectation in the classroom.

The second subsection refers to using questioning and discussion techniques in the

classroom. During this lesson, I used think pair share activities with the students in order to

improve discussion and thinking in the classroom. I am developing in this domain, and want to

ensure I am using higher level questioning and in-depth questioning lines to help students think

deeper about the material. Thinking deeply about the material will help students gain higher
understanding about the material, and be able to apply it to multiple situations. This is one of my

main goals moving forward in my student teaching experience.

The third subsection of domain 3 refers to engaging students in learning. I made sure that

engaging students in learning was a large part of the lesson plan. I had the students interact with

their clocks by making them, as well as using them kinesthetically by showing times on the

clocks. I made sure that the students were engaged by creating their own answers on Plickers

cards and all being held accountable for their answers. I also held the students accountable by

telling times and writing them on a whiteboard, so that they all had to participate in the learning.

I am proficient in this area of domain 3, and am continuing to work on new and creative ways to

implement total participation techniques in the classroom. Using these techniques, I can ensure

all of my students are engaged, learning, and held accountable for their learning.

The fourth subsection is using assessment in instruction. In this lesson plan, I used my

exit slips as my main method for assessment of the new material presented in this lesson plan.

The math tickets asked an essential question related to the material, which was “What is the

current hour on the class clock?”. I used this to see who was able to tell time to the hour, and the

students that need remedial instruction. I also used the Plickers cards to assess previously taught

material, and to see what students need more instruction in that material as well. I feel I am

proficient in this area, as I have developed ways to assess all students at the end of the lesson and

hold them individually accountable. As I continue my experience, I am looking to use new and

different methods to assess my students and see their strong and weak areas.

The final subsection of the Danielson (2013) domain 3 is demonstrating flexibility and

responsiveness. I demonstrated this by keeping account of how many students were unable to

correctly answer the total participation hold up questions in the classroom. If there were many
students that required assistance, I reviewed and reworded the lesson to help reach more of my

students. I tried different methods and visuals to help make sure all of my students were able to

answer the questions. I am developing in this area, as I continue to perfect my methods for

reaching all students and modifying instruction during lesson plans to make sure it is working in

the classroom.

Focusing on Domain 3, I have plenty of ideas and goals to continue improving my

classroom instruction. Working on areas in this domain will help me to deliver competent and

engaging instruction that will motivate all of my students. This domain can help to increase

learning, excitement, and total participation. My main areas of focus will continue to be using

questioning and discussion techniques and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness in the

classroom, as these need the most improvement.

References

Danielson, Charlotte. The Framework for Teaching: Evaluation Instrument. Danielson Group,

2013.

References

Danielson, Charlotte. The Framework for Teaching: Evaluation Instrument. Danielson Group,

2013.