Domain 1
Domain 1 of the Danielson Framework is crucial. This domain is all about getting to know your students and teaching content/creating lessons. A main focus in the content area of this domain is to make sure the lessons you are creating as an educator line up with your school's curriculum and state standards. There is also a large focus on getting to know your students. This is very important because it can help you individualize and adapt your lessons to certain students' needs. This knowledge of your students can also create trust between student and teacher that can not only make teaching easier, but also more enjoyable. The components in this domain are Content Knowledge, Knowledge of Students, Setting Instructional Outcomes, Knowledge of Resources, Designing Coherent Instruction, and Designing Student Assessment. This domain is important because teachers need to know how to teach their content effectively and also why getting to know their students is important. Domain 1 also tells teachers how to assess their students, which is important for tracking the students' progress.
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice a framework for teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.