Welcome to SDP's Exemplary Teaching Video Library
The Exemplary Teaching Video Library is a professional development tool comprised of curated videos showing concrete examples of great teaching and learning practices in our district. See the key below for descriptions of categories to help you find the best example, and guiding questions embedded in each post to help deepen your understanding of each observable technique. Enjoy learning from your colleagues!
Videos are categorized by Danielson domain and individual tags. Select a domain below to view videos within that domain. You can browse within the domain, or select a tag from the dropdown menu to select more more specific content (by grade level, content area, time of year, etc.)
The components in Domain 1 outline how a teacher organizes the content of what students are expected to learn, or how the teacher designs instruction. These include: demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy, demonstrating knowledge of students, setting instructional outcomes, demonstrating knowledge of resources, designing coherent instruction, and designing student assessments.
Select a tag here (content area, grade level, Danielson component, etc.) 19-20 highlighted clips 1a: demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy 1b: demonstrating knowledge of students 1c: setting instructional outcomes 1e: designing coherent instruction 1f: designing student assessments 1st grade 2a: creating an environment of respect and rapport 2b: establishing a culture for learning 2c: managing classroom procedures 2d: managing student behavior 2nd grade 3a: communicating with students 3b: using questioning and discussion techniques 3c: engaging students in learning 3e: demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness 4a: reflecting on teaching 4th grade 8th grade 9th grade actively facilitating learning addressing misconceptions annotations background knowledge building rapport checking for understanding classroom management clear directions college readiness communicating the objective comprehension context clues cooperative learning CTE de-escalation differentiation discussion doubles early childhood education ELA elementary ell Exit Ticket feedback formative assessment group work guided reading high expectations high school higher order thinking history informational text learning support math mental math mentors middle school multiple strategies number talks poetry pre-reading strategies pre-teaching prek prior knowledge questioning reading routines science shared reading small group instruction social studies socratic seminar student collaboration student discourse student engagement student leadership student talk teaching problem solving technology turn and talk US government vocabulary world history
Why Number Talks?
Deidre Potter, Kirkbride Elementary, 1st Grade
Whole Group Discussion in a Number Talk
Deirdre Potter, Kirkbride Elementary
Using Metacognition to Reinforce Comprehension Skills
Stacy Dougherty, Clara Barton Elementary, 1st Grade
Using Mental Math to Calculate Doubles
Joanna Schwartz, Kirkbride Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Using a Small Group to Differentiate
Caitlin Nelson, Hon. Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary School
Text Anticipation with Poetry
Jenna Beck, Vare-Washington Elementary
Teaching College Budget Creation
Jessica Way, Franklin Learning Center
Supporting Students to Make Sense of Text
Jillian McManus, Vare-Washington Elementary
Small Vocabulary Skills Build to a Bigger Picture
Augusto Heinerici, Baldi Middle School
Setting the Purpose for Reading
Judith Longello. Pennypacker Elementary, Kindergarten
Reviewing Vocabulary with Turn and Talk
Meg Merlini, McCall Elementary, 4th Grade
Preparing for Discussion
Krista Ruddick, Edison High School, ELA
Pre-Teaching Vocabulary in Context Using Background Knowledge and Visuals
Stacy Dougherty, Clara Barton Elementary, 1st Grade
Planning an Effective Lesson Structure
Barbara Keating, Furness High School, World History
Making Inferences from Text
Joanna Schwartz, Kirkbride Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Introduction to Socratic Seminar
Alicia Williams, Furness High School, AP US Government
Introducing Vocabulary: Relevance and Engagement
Maxfield Arnosky, Amy Northwest Middle School, 8th Grade
Introducing Strategies for Calming Down
Keena Core, Mitchell Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Importance of Early Childhood Education
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Goals and Standards
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Getting Started with Socratic Seminar
Alicia Williams, Furness High School, AP US Government
Formative Assessment: White Boards
Chris Angelini, Crossroads Accelerated Academy, 9th-12th Grades
Formative Assessment: Students Self-Rating
Kara Yanochko, Lingelbach Elementary, 8th Grade
Formative Assessment in High School
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Facilitating Number Talks
Joanna Schwartz, Kirkbride Elementary, 2nd Grade
Drafting Essays
Kristian Ali, School Of The Future
Creating Strategic Partnerships between Students
Shanelle Lockhart, Kensington High School, Career & Technical Education
Benefits of Group Work
Michele Roland, Baldi Middle School
Approaches to African American History
Alicia Williams, Furness High School, AP US Government
The components in Domain 2 consist of the interactions that occur in a classroom that are non-instructional. These include: creating an environment of respect and rapport, establishing a culture for learning, managing classroom procedures, managing student behavior, and organizing physical space.
Select a tag here (content area, grade level, Danielson component, etc.) 10th grade 11th grade 19-20 highlighted clips 1a: demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy 1b: demonstrating knowledge of students 1e: designing coherent instruction 1st grade 2a: creating an environment of respect and rapport 2b: establishing a culture for learning 2c: managing classroom procedures 2d: managing student behavior 2e: organizing physical space 2nd grade 3a: communicating with students 3b: using questioning and discussion techniques 3c: engaging students in learning 3e: demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness 3rd grade 4a: reflecting on teaching 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade accountable talk active monitoring active participation actively facilitating learning addressing misconceptions annotations attention getters beginning of the year blended learning building number sense building rapport building student independence centers CFUs checking for understanding classroom community classroom culture classroom entry classroom management classroom setup clear directions clear expectations close reading co-teaching coaching collaboration college readiness complex text conferring conflict resolution cooperative learning CTE de-escalation dental differentiation Directions discourse discussion do now doubles early childhood education ELA elementary ell engagement ESOL expectations facilitating student discussion feedback geometry getting students' attention graphic organizers greeting group reminder group work growth mindset high expectations high school higher order thinking informational text interview IVF kindergarten math mental math mentors middle school mindfulness monitoring morning entry morning meeting morning routine multiple strategies music number talks oral language development physics play positive behavior management positive incentives positive narration positive reinforcement positive relationships positivity postsecondary power of three practice praise pre-reading strategies prek print concepts problem-solving project-based learning questioning quick public correction quick word rapport rationale reading redirection relationships routines safe space science self interruption shared reading social studies social-emotional learning socratic seminar spanish standards for mathematical practice student collaboration student discourse student engagement student independence student jobs student leadership student motivation student survey student talk student voice teaching problem solving teaching routines technology think aloud transitions turn and talk urgency US government wait time welding whole group reminder working together world history world language writing
Working Together
Emily Wetzel, Baldi Middle School
Why Welding Matters
Anthony Rowe, Edison High School, Welding
Whole Group Reminder
Annette Cazley, Fels High School, ESOL
Whole Group Feedback When Practicing Routines
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Elementary, First Grade
Whole Group Discussion in a Number Talk
Deirdre Potter, Kirkbride Elementary
Using Positive Narration to Build Urgency
Christine Sheffler, Phillip Sheridan School
Using Mental Math to Calculate Doubles
Joanna Schwartz, Kirkbride Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Using Classroom Expectations to Hold Students Accountable
Keena Core, Weir Mitchell Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Using Blended Learning to Differentiate
Rebecca Aguilera, A.L. Fitzpatrick, Middle School ELA To see Ms. Aguilera’s blended learning in action as she teaches her students how to transition from group to group, click HERE.
Using Anchor Charts
Catherine Memmolo, Kirkbride Elementary
Turn & Talk: Practicing the Routine
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Elementary, First Grade
Turn & Talk: Practicing Partnerships
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Elementary, First Grade
Transitions
Chris Jordan, E.W. Rhodes Elementary, 4th Grade
Transition Routine
Lisanne Brown, William Dick Elementary, Kindergarten
The Importance of Teaching Procedures
Rebecca Moats, Southwark School, Music
The Importance of Strong Relationships
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Teaching Turn and Talk
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Elementary School, 1st Grade
Teaching Behavioral Self-Monitoring in the Primary Classroom
Amatise Ponzo, Mitchell Elementary School, 1st Grade
Teaching and Practicing Transition Routines
Rebecca Aguilera, A.L. Fitzpatrick, 6th Grade
Teaching and Practicing Homophones
Augusto Heinerici, George Washington High School
Supporting Group Work
Michele Roland, Baldi Middle School
Student-to-Student Mentoring in a CTE Classroom
Charlene Fenster, Randolph Career Academy, 9th-12th Grades
Student-Led Routines
Joanna Schwartz, Kirkbride Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Student Leadership in Socratic Seminar
Alicia Williams, Furness High School, AP US Government
Student Discourse in Elementary Math
Vanessa Smith, Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary, 2nd Grade Math
Student Collaboration: Comparing Math Solutions
Andrea Seigel, Carver High School of Engineering and Science, 9th-12th Grades
Structuring Conversations through Collaborative Discourse
Theresa Ann Capecci, Baldi Middle School
Strategies for Making Sense of Informational Text
Catherine Memmolo, Kirkbride Elementary
Strategies for Getting to Know Students
Thinh Thach, Kirkbride Elementary, 7th & 8th Grade
Starting the Day Off Right – Greeting Students at the Door
Jenniffer Stebulis / Kamia Smith, Samuel Powel Elementary, 2nd Grade
Starting a New Year Together
Social and Emotional Development
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Setting Up the Classroom for Literacy
Kimberly Jones, William Loesche School, 5th Grade ELA
Setting Up a Classroom for Student Ownership
Kyrstin Franz, 3rd Grade, James Dobson School
Self-Interruption
Jennifer Tustin, Lingelbach Elementary, 5th Grade
Self Interruption
Caitlin Wraith, E.M. Stanton Elementary, 2nd Grade
Routine in PreK
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Reviewing Expectations for Number Talks
Deirdre Potter, Kirkbride Elementary, 1st Grade
Reviewing Expectations after Transition
Kelly Duggan, McCall Elementary, 3rd Grade
Respect, Classroom Management, and Self-Care
Alicia Williams, Furness High School, AP US Government
Relationships in Classroom Management
Barbara Keating, Furness High School, World History
Redirection: Private Individual Correction
Megan Niedosik, Kensington High School, 9th-12th Grades
Redirection – Quick Word
Gina Conallen, Anne Frank Elementary, Kindergarten
Procedure: Getting Students’ Attention
Donielle Melendez, Clara Barton, 2nd Grade
Priorities for the First Week of School
Kimberly Jones, William Loesche School, 5th Grade ELA
Pre-Reading Strategies: Picture Walk
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Moore Elementary, 1st Grade
Positive Narration
Jessica Freda, Henry H. Houston Elementary, Kindergarten
Positive Narration
Gina Conallen, Anne Frank Elementary, Kindergarten
Positive Narration
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Moore Elementary, 1st Grade
Positive Classroom Management
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Positive Behavior Management
Armando Tolliver, Edison High School
Partner Talk during a Number Talk
Deirdre Potter, Kirkbride Elementary, 1st Grade
Number Talks: Student Work Time
Christine Sheffler, Sheridan Elementary
Nonverbal Procedure
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Moore Elementary, 1st Grade
Morning Entry Procedure
Kamia Smith, Samuel Powel, 1st Grade
Managing Student Behavior and Communicating with Families
Vanessa Smith and Shantelle Yarbrough, Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary, 2nd Grade
Learning Through Play
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Learning about Students
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Introduction to Socratic Seminar
Alicia Williams, Furness High School, AP US Government
Introducing Strategies for Calming Down
Keena Core, Mitchell Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Injecting Urgency into a Transition
Annette Cazley, Fels High School, ESOL
Incorporating Student Voice into Classroom Routines
Chloe Leech, Constitution High School, Math
High School Morning Entry Routine
Barbara Keating, Furness High School, World History
Group Work and Discussion in an ESOL Classroom
Annette Cazley, Fels High School, ESOL
Group Problem Solving
Victor Hunter, Chester Arthur School, 6th Grade
Greeting During Morning Meeting
Kamia Smith, Samuel Powel, 1st Grade
Giving Strong Feedback
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Getting Students’ Attention: Thumbs Up Routine
Keena Core, Mitchell Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Getting Students’ Attention: Cheer
Nicole Rice-Hockaday, C.W. Henry Elementary, 1st Grade
Getting Students’ Attention
Jennifer Stebulis / Kamia Hoilett, Samuel Powel Elementary, 2nd Grade
Getting Students’ Attention
Andrea Seigel, Carver High School of Engineering and Science, 9th-12th Grades
Getting Students Attention
Kamia Smith, Samuel Powel Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Getting Students Attention
Donielle Melendez, Clara Barton, 2nd Grade
Fraction, Decimal, Percent Group Activity
Victor Hunter, Chester Arthur School, 6th Grade
Focusing on the First Two Weeks
Facilitating Small Group Transitions
Jennifer Howse, George Washington High School, 9th-12th Grades
Facilitating Number Talks
Joanna Schwartz, Kirkbride Elementary, 2nd Grade
Facilitating a Text-Based Discussion
Krista Ruddick, Edison High School, ELA
Explaining Expectations with Scan for Compliance
Stacy Dougherty, Clara Barton Elementary, 1st Grade
Expecting 100% Students’ Attention
Jason Bui, Weir Mitchell Elementary, 2nd Grade
Exit and Entrance Routine
Rebecca Moats, Southwark School, Music
Establishing Routines & Procedures
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Elementary, First Grade
Encouraging Students to Take Risks
Sean Ryan, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, Geometry
Empathizing with Students
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Embracing Mistakes
Jennifer Tustin, Lingelbach Elementary, 5th Grade
Embracing Error
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Elementary Morning Routine
Joanna Schwartz, Kirkbride Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Effective Monitoring Using Point System
Kyrstin Franz, Dobson Elementary, 3rd Grade
Drafting Essays
Kristian Ali, School Of The Future
Differentiation in High School Math
Sean Ryan, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, Geometry
Designing and Teaching Routines in a Blended Learning Classroom
Rebecca Aguilera, A.L.Fitzpatrick, Middle School ELA
Creating Strategic Partnerships between Students
Shanelle Lockhart, Kensington High School, Career & Technical Education
Creating Caring Connections
Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Lori Riggs, George Washington High School, Social Studies
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Deborah Rinaldi, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, English
Connecting with Students from Day One
Augusto Heinerici, High School English
Connecting Procedures to Purpose
Catherine Memmolo, Middle School English
Clear Expectations and Positive Reinforcement
Caitlin Wraith, E.M. Stanton Elementary, 2nd Grade
Clear Directions for a Moving Activity
Emily Wetzel, Baldi Middle School
Clear Directions Followed by Positive Narration
Lisanne Brown, William Dick Elementary, Kindergarten
Circulating to Support Students in Annotating Texts
Alexandra Longo, Vare-Washington Elementary
Circulating During Practice
Rebecca Moats, Southwark School, Music
Building Respectful Relationships
Catherine Memmolo, Middle School English
Building Relationships to Support Students Academically
Sean Ryan, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, Geometry
Building Relationships
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Building Rapport with a Share Routine
Chloe Leech, Constitution High School, Math
Building Rapport Between Students
Lori Riggs, George Washington High School, Social Studies
Building Rapport Around High Expectations
Jennifer Stebulis / Kamia Smith, Samuel Powel Elementary, 2nd Grade
Building Community through Greetings
Kamia Smith, Samuel Powel Elementary School, 1st Grade
Book Handling Instructions
Aileen Lynch, Weir Mitchell Elementary, Kindergarten
Best Practices for Facilitating Discussion
Krista Ruddick, Edison High School, ELA
Benefits of Career & Technical Education
Shanelle Lockhart, Kensington High School, Career & Technical Education
Being Vulnerable with Students
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Affirming while Redirecting
Annette Cazley, Fels High School, ESOL
Addressing Student Behavior: Cell Phones
Alicia Williams, Furness High School, AP US Government
Addressing a Whole Group Misconception
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Actively Facilitating Learning through Group Work
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Active Monitoring and Leveraging Relationships
Jan Cohen, Kensington High School, Spanish
Active Monitoring
Chloe Leech, Constitution High School, Math
The components in Domain 3 are what constitute the core of teaching – the engagement of students in a learning context. These include: communicating with students, using questioning and discussion techniques, engaging students in learning, using assessment in instruction, and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
Select a tag here (content area, grade level, Danielson component, etc.) 10th grade 11th grade 19-20 highlighted clips 1a: demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy 1b: demonstrating knowledge of students 1c: setting instructional outcomes 1e: designing coherent instruction 1f: designing student assessments 1st grade 2a: creating an environment of respect and rapport 2b: establishing a culture for learning 2c: managing classroom procedures 2d: managing student behavior 2nd grade 3a: communicating with students 3b: using questioning and discussion techniques 3c: engaging students in learning 3d: using assessment in instruction 3e: demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness 3rd grade 4a: reflecting on teaching 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade Academic Language accountable talk activating prior knowledge active monitoring active participation actively facilitating learning addressing misconceptions angles annotations Art assessment attention getters background knowledge beginning of the year blended learning brain break building number sense building rapport building student independence CFU CFUs Check for Understanding checking for understanding classroom community classroom culture classroom entry classroom management clear directions clear expectations close reading co-teaching coaching cold call collaboration college readiness common core communicating the objective complex text composition comprehension conferences conferring content literacy context clues cooperative learning criminology CTE culturally responsive teaching data-driven instruction dental differentiation direct instruction Directions disciplinary literacy discourse discussion do now doubles early childhood education ELA elementary ell embracing challenge engagement ESOL Exit Ticket expectations facilitating student discussion feedback figurative language fluency formative assessment full sentences geometry gradual release graphic organizers greeting group reminder group work growth mindset guided practice guided reading high expectations high school higher order thinking inclusion independent practice independent reading informational text introducing new material IVF kindergarten learning support manipulatives math mental math mentors middle school modeling monitoring morning entry morning meeting morning routine multiple strategies multiples multiplication music nonverbal signals number talks oral language development participation peer critique peer editing physics play poetry positive behavior management positive incentives positive narration positive reinforcement positive relationships positivity power of three practice praise pre-reading strategies pre-teaching prek print concepts prior knowledge problem-solving proofreading questioning quick public correction quick word rapport rationale reading reading workshop redirection reinforcing behaviors relationships routines safe space science self interruption shared reading small group instruction social studies socratic seminar spanish standards for mathematical practice strategies student collaboration student discourse student engagement student independence student leadership student motivation student survey student talk student voice teaching problem solving teaching routines technology think aloud transitions turn and talk urgency US government vocabulary wait time welding whole group reminder working together world history world language writing
Working Together
Emily Wetzel, Baldi Middle School
Why Number Talks?
Deidre Potter, Kirkbride Elementary, 1st Grade
Whole-Class Science Lab
Armando Tolliver, Edison High School, Science
Whole Group Discussion in a Number Talk
Deirdre Potter, Kirkbride Elementary
Wait Time with Positive Reinforcement
Caitlin Wraith, E.M. Stanton Elementary, 2nd Grade
Vocabulary Activity: Focused Questioning to Facilitate Discussion
Ellen Abitbol, Anne Frank Elementary, 2nd Grade
Utilizing Prior Knowledge
Maxfield Arnosky, Amy Northwest Middle School, 8th Grade
Using Turn and Talk to Prime Student Thinking
Kimberly Jones, William Loesche School
Using Questions to Clarify Misconceptions
Derrick Houck, Building 21, High School Physics
Using Positive Narration to Build Urgency
Christine Sheffler, Phillip Sheridan School
Using Metacognition to Reinforce Comprehension Skills
Stacy Dougherty, Clara Barton Elementary, 1st Grade
Using Mental Math to Calculate Doubles
Joanna Schwartz, Kirkbride Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Using Games to Facilitate Student Practice
Jan Cohen, Kensington High School, Spanish
Using Data to Inform Instruction
Rebecca Aguilera, A.L. Fitzpatrick, Middle School ELA
Using Blended Learning to Differentiate
Rebecca Aguilera, A.L. Fitzpatrick, Middle School ELA To see Ms. Aguilera’s blended learning in action as she teaches her students how to transition from group to group, click HERE.
Using a Small Group to Differentiate
Caitlin Nelson, Hon. Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary School
Unpacking the Objective in Elementary ELA
Shantelle Yarbrough, Hon. Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Turn & Talk: Practicing the Routine
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Elementary, First Grade
Turn & Talk: Practicing Partnerships
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Elementary, First Grade
Thumbs Up Routine: Ready to Move On
Keena Core, Weir Mitchell Elementary, 2nd Grade
Text Centered Group Discussion
McKenna Fielder, Allen Stearne Elementary, 4th Elementary
Text Anticipation with Poetry
Jenna Beck, Vare-Washington Elementary
Teaching Vocabulary through Context Clues
Caitlin Nelson, Hon. Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary School
Teaching Vocabulary in an ESOL Classroom
Annette Cazley, Fels High School, ESOL
Teaching Turn and Talk
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Elementary School, 1st Grade
Teaching College Budget Creation
Jessica Way, Franklin Learning Center
Teaching Angles in Geometry
Sean Ryan, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, Geometry
Teaching and Practicing Homophones
Augusto Heinerici, George Washington High School
Taking Turns During Turn & Talk
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Elementary, First Grade
Supporting Students to Make Sense of Text
Jillian McManus, Vare-Washington Elementary
Supporting Group Work
Michele Roland, Baldi Middle School
Students Asking Text-Based Questions
Krista Ruddick, Edison High School, ELA
Student-to-Student Mentoring in a CTE Classroom
Charlene Fenster, Randolph Career Academy, 9th-12th Grades
Student Leadership in Socratic Seminar
Alicia Williams, Furness High School, AP US Government
Student Discourse in Elementary Math
Vanessa Smith, Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary, 2nd Grade Math
Student Collaboration: Comparing Math Solutions
Andrea Seigel, Carver High School of Engineering and Science, 9th-12th Grades
Structuring Conversations through Collaborative Discourse
Theresa Ann Capecci, Baldi Middle School
Strategies for Making Sense of Informational Text
Catherine Memmolo, Kirkbride Elementary
Starting the Day Off Right – Greeting Students at the Door
Jenniffer Stebulis / Kamia Smith, Samuel Powel Elementary, 2nd Grade
Starting a New Year Together
Standards for Mathematical Practices: Making Sense of Problems
Victor Hunter, Chester Arthur School, 6th Grade
Standards for Mathematical Practice: Making Sense of Quantities
Jennifer Tustin, Anna L. Lingelbach Elementary, 5th Grade
Specific Feedback-Independent Reading During Guided Reading
Kelly Cleary, William Dick Elementary, 1st Grade
Solidifying Student Learning
Carol Cassidy, McClure Elementary, 1st Grade Math
Small Vocabulary Skills Build to a Bigger Picture
Augusto Heinerici, Baldi Middle School
Shared Reading and Accountability Talk
Tess Briggs, S. Weir Mitchell Elementary, 1st Grade
Setting the Purpose for Reading
Judith Longello. Pennypacker Elementary, Kindergarten
Setting the Purpose by Communicating the Objective
Deborah Rinaldi, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, English
Setting Students Up to Read Informational Text
Catherine Memmolo, Kirkbride Elementary
Reviewing Vocabulary with Turn and Talk
Meg Merlini, McCall Elementary, 4th Grade
Reviewing Expectations for Number Talks
Deirdre Potter, Kirkbride Elementary, 1st Grade
Responding to Checks for Understanding
Keena Core, Weir Mitchell Elementary, 2nd Grade
Respect, Classroom Management, and Self-Care
Alicia Williams, Furness High School, AP US Government
Reinforcing Behaviors to Notice and Understand in Reading
Jessica Freda, Henry Houston Elementary, Kindergarten
Preparing for Discussion
Krista Ruddick, Edison High School, ELA
Pre-Teaching Vocabulary in Context Using Background Knowledge and Visuals
Stacy Dougherty, Clara Barton Elementary, 1st Grade
Pre-Reading Strategies: Picture Walk
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Moore Elementary, 1st Grade
Post Reading Comprehension Discussion
Kelly Cleary, William Dick Elementary, 1st Grade
Positive Narration
Jessica Freda, Henry H. Houston Elementary, Kindergarten
Positive Narration
Gina Conallen, Anne Frank Elementary, Kindergarten
Positive Narration
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Moore Elementary, 1st Grade
Positive Classroom Management
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Planning an Effective Lesson Structure
Barbara Keating, Furness High School, World History
Piano Practice Routine in Music Class
Rebecca Moats, Southwark School, Music
Partner Talk during a Number Talk
Deirdre Potter, Kirkbride Elementary, 1st Grade
Participation Grades in Music Class
Rebecca Moats, Southwark School, Music
Number Talks: Student Work Time
Christine Sheffler, Sheridan Elementary
Number Talks – Full Routine
Christine Sheffler, Sheridan Elementary
Number Talks – Discussion
Christine Sheffler, Sheridan Elementary
Morning Entry Procedure
Kamia Smith, Samuel Powel, 1st Grade
More Active Monitoring in Geometry
Sean Ryan, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, Mathematics
Modeling/Non-Verbal Communication
Caitlin Nelson, Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Math Multiple Games 1 – Fluency
Chris Jordan, E.W. Rhodes Elementary, 4th Grade
Math Fluency – Multiple Games 2
Chris Jordan, E. W. Rhodes Elementary, 4th Grade
Manipulatives for Science Concepts
Fern Dan, Baldi Middle School, 7th Grade
Manipulatives
Lisa Hantman, McCall Elementary, 3rd Grade
Making Text to Text Connections
Gina Conallen, Anne Frank Elementary, Kindergarten
Making Inferences from Text
Joanna Schwartz, Kirkbride Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Lesson Review with Cold Calling
Kathryn Harris, Olney Elementary, 7th Grade
Learning Through Play
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Learning about Students
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Introduction to Socratic Seminar
Alicia Williams, Furness High School, AP US Government
Introducing Vocabulary: Relevance and Engagement
Maxfield Arnosky, Amy Northwest Middle School, 8th Grade
Introducing New Foreign Language Words
Jenn Gentlesk, Masterman High School, 9th-12th Grades
Intro to New Material
Nicole Paulino-Trisdorfer, C.W. Henry Elementary, 2nd Grade
Incentives for Mathematical Fact Fluency
Christine Sheffler, Sheridan Elementary
Importance of Early Childhood Education
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
High School Morning Entry Routine
Barbara Keating, Furness High School, World History
High Expectations: Full Sentences
Keena Core. Weir Michell Elementary, 2nd Grade
Guided Reading in Learning Support
Jillian McManus, Vare-Washington Elementary
Group Problem Solving
Victor Hunter, Chester Arthur School, 6th Grade
Greeting During Morning Meeting
Kamia Smith, Samuel Powel, 1st Grade
Gradual Release Model in a High School English Classroom
Deborah Rinaldi, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, English
Giving Strong Feedback
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Getting Started with Socratic Seminar
Alicia Williams, Furness High School, AP US Government
Generating Research Questions
Kristian Ali, School Of The Future
Fraction, Decimal, Percent Group Activity
Victor Hunter, Chester Arthur School, 6th Grade
Formative Assessment: White Boards
Chris Angelini, Crossroads Accelerated Academy, 9th-12th Grades
Formative Assessment: Students Self-Rating
Kara Yanochko, Lingelbach Elementary, 8th Grade
Formative Assessment in High School
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Focusing on the First Two Weeks
Focused Questioning
Aileen Lynch, S Weir Mitchell Elementary, Kindergarten
Focused Direct Instruction to Prep for Reading: Figurative Language
Angela Iovine, Kensington Health Sciences Academy, 9th-12th Grades
Facilitating Small Group Transitions
Jennifer Howse, George Washington High School, 9th-12th Grades
Facilitating Peer Critiques
Cynthia Holmes, Baldi Middle School
Facilitating Number Talks
Joanna Schwartz, Kirkbride Elementary, 2nd Grade
Facilitating Discussion: Turn and Talk
Donielle Melendez, Clara Barton Elementary, 2nd Grade
Facilitating Class Discussions
Theresa Ann Capecci, Baldi Middle School
Facilitating a Whole Group Academic Discussion
Fern Dan, Baldi Middle School, 7th Grade
Facilitating a Text-Based Discussion
Krista Ruddick, Edison High School, ELA
Facilitating a Discussion: Turn and Talk
Keena Core, Weir Mitchell Elementary, 2nd Grade
Exploring Student Thinking
Carol Cassidy, McClure Elementary, 1st Grade Math
Explaining Expectations with Scan for Compliance
Stacy Dougherty, Clara Barton Elementary, 1st Grade
Expecting Academic Language
Andrea Seigel, Carver High School of Engineering and Science, 9th-12th Grades
Encouraging Students to Take Risks
Sean Ryan, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, Geometry
Encouraging Student Participation
Alexandra Longo, Vare-Washington Elementary School
Encouraging Participation
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Empathizing with Students
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Embracing Mistakes
Jennifer Tustin, Lingelbach Elementary, 5th Grade
Embracing Error
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Elaborating on Your Thinking
Jillian McManus, Vare-Washington Elementary
Drafting Essays
Kristian Ali, School Of The Future
Discussion Techniques: Socratic Seminar Set Up and Directions
Jenn Gentlesk, Masterman High School, 9th-12th Grades
Discussion Techniques: Socratic Seminar in Action
Jenn Gentlesk, Masterman High School, 9th-12th Grades
Direct Instruction: Categorizing Context Clues
Caitlin Nelson, Hon. Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary School
Differentiation in High School Math
Sean Ryan, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, Geometry
Differentiating by Chunking Text
Barbara Keating, Furness High School, World History
Creative Resources to Motivate Readers
Kyrstin Franz, Dobson Elementary, Grade 3
Creating Strategic Partnerships between Students
Shanelle Lockhart, Kensington High School, Career & Technical Education
Creating Caring Connections
Connecting with Students from Day One
Augusto Heinerici, High School English
Connecting Welding and Other Subjects
Anthony Rowe, Edison High School, Welding
Conferring with Students During Independent Practice
Deborah Rinaldi, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, English
Conferring
Angela Iovine, Kensington Health Science Academy, 9th-12th Grades
Communicating the Objective Throughout the Lesson
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Moore Elementary, 1st Grade
Communicating the Objective
Barbara Keating, Furness High School, World History
Clear Expectations and Positive Reinforcement
Caitlin Wraith, E.M. Stanton Elementary, 2nd Grade
Clear Directions for a Moving Activity
Emily Wetzel, Baldi Middle School
Clear Directions Followed by Positive Narration
Lisanne Brown, William Dick Elementary, Kindergarten
Circulating to Support Students in Annotating Texts
Alexandra Longo, Vare-Washington Elementary
Circulating During Practice
Rebecca Moats, Southwark School, Music
Checking for Student Understanding: Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
Andrea Seigel, Carver High School of Engineering and Science, 9th-12th Grades
Building Respectful Relationships
Catherine Memmolo, Middle School English
Building Relationships to Support Students Academically
Sean Ryan, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, Geometry
Building Relationships
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Building Rapport with a Share Routine
Chloe Leech, Constitution High School, Math
Building Rapport Around High Expectations
Jennifer Stebulis / Kamia Smith, Samuel Powel Elementary, 2nd Grade
Building Inclusion in an ESOL Classroom
Annette Cazley, Fels High School, ESOL
Building Community through Greetings
Kamia Smith, Samuel Powel Elementary School, 1st Grade
Building a Sense of Urgency
Andrea Seigel, Carver High School of Engineering and Science, 9th-12th Grades
Bridging Content with Student Interests
Krista Ruddick, Edison High School, ELA
Breaking Down the Objective
Walter Myrick, Amy Northwest Middle School, 8th Grade
Brain Breaks During a Transition
Caitlin Nelson, Hon. Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary School
Brain Breaks and Engagement Strategies
Vanessa Smith and Shantelle Yarbrough, Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary, 2nd Grade
Brain Break in Middle School Math
Emily Wetzel, Baldi Middle School
Book Handling Instructions
Aileen Lynch, Weir Mitchell Elementary, Kindergarten
Best Practices for Facilitating Discussion
Krista Ruddick, Edison High School, ELA
Benefits of Group Work
Michele Roland, Baldi Middle School
Applying the Standards for Mathematical Practice in the Classroom
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Analyzing Poetry
Jenna Beck, Vare-Washington Elementary
Affirming while Redirecting
Annette Cazley, Fels High School, ESOL
Adjusting Instruction to Support Students Midlesson
Catherine Memmolo, Kirkbride Elementary
Addressing Misconceptions
Andrea Seigel, Carver High School of Engineering and Science, 9th-12th Grades
Addressing a Whole Group Misconception
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Actively Facilitating Learning through Group Work
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Active Participation
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Active Monitoring in Geometry
Sean Ryan, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, Mathematics
Active Monitoring and Leveraging Relationships
Jan Cohen, Kensington High School, Spanish
Active Monitoring
Chloe Leech, Constitution High School, Math
Active Facilitation of Learning in an ESOL Classroom
Annette Cazley, Fels High School, ESOL
Activating Prior Knowledge
Walter Myrick, Amy Northwest Middle School, 8th Grade
Accommodations: Graphic Organizers
Megan Niedosik, Kensington High School, 9th-12th Grades
“We Do” Phase of the Gradual Release Model
Vanessa Smith, Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary School, 2nd Grade Math
The components in Domain 4 represent the wide range of teacher’s responsibilities outside the classroom. These include: reflecting on teaching, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families, participating in a professional community, growing and developing professionally, and showing professionalism.
Select a tag here (content area, grade level, Danielson component, etc.) 19-20 highlighted clips 1a: demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy 1b: demonstrating knowledge of students 1c: setting instructional outcomes 1e: designing coherent instruction 1f: designing student assessments 1st grade 2a: creating an environment of respect and rapport 2b: establishing a culture for learning 2c: managing classroom procedures 2d: managing student behavior 2e: organizing physical space 2nd grade 3a: communicating with students 3b: using questioning and discussion techniques 3c: engaging students in learning 3e: demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness 3rd grade 4a: reflecting on teaching 4c: communicating with families 5th grade 7th grade 8th grade accountable talk actively facilitating learning addressing misconceptions anecdotal records assessment beginning of the year blended learning building rapport building student independence checks for understanding classroom community classroom management classroom setup clear directions co-teaching collaboration college readiness common core common planning time communicating the objective conferences conflict resolution context clues continuing education critical thinking CTE culturally responsive teaching data-driven instruction de-escalation differentiation disciplinary literacy discourse discussion diversity early childhood education ELA elementary ell engagement ESOL expectations feedback fluency formative assessment group work growth mindset guided reading high expectations high school higher order thinking informational text interview IVF math mentors middle school multiplication music number talks participation peer critique physics play positive behavior management positive relationships positivity power of three prek problem-solving project-based learning questioning rapport reading redirection relationships routines safe space science social studies social-emotional learning spanish student discourse student engagement student independence student motivation student survey student voice teaching routines transitions vocabulary working together world history world language
Why Number Talks?
Deidre Potter, Kirkbride Elementary, 1st Grade
Using Games to Facilitate Student Practice
Jan Cohen, Kensington High School, Spanish
Using Data to Inform Instruction
Rebecca Aguilera, A.L. Fitzpatrick, Middle School ELA
Using Classroom Expectations to Hold Students Accountable
Keena Core, Weir Mitchell Elementary School, 2nd Grade
Using Blended Learning to Differentiate
Rebecca Aguilera, A.L. Fitzpatrick, Middle School ELA To see Ms. Aguilera’s blended learning in action as she teaches her students how to transition from group to group, click HERE.
Using Anchor Charts
Catherine Memmolo, Kirkbride Elementary
Understanding Different Perspectives
Catherine Memmolo, Middle School English
The Importance of Teaching Procedures
Rebecca Moats, Southwark School, Music
The Importance of Strong Relationships
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
The First Two Weeks of School
Rebecca Aguilera, A.L. Fitzpatrick, Middle School ELA
Teaching Organizational Skills to High School Students
Lori Riggs, George Washington High School, Social Studies
Teaching Behavioral Self-Monitoring in the Primary Classroom
Amatise Ponzo, Mitchell Elementary School, 1st Grade
Structuring Conversations through Collaborative Discourse
Theresa Ann Capecci, Baldi Middle School
Strategies for Making Sense of Informational Text
Catherine Memmolo, Kirkbride Elementary
Strategies for Getting to Know Students
Thinh Thach, Kirkbride Elementary, 7th & 8th Grade
Starting a New Year Together
Social and Emotional Development
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Small Vocabulary Skills Build to a Bigger Picture
Augusto Heinerici, Baldi Middle School
Setting Up the Classroom for Literacy
Kimberly Jones, William Loesche School, 5th Grade ELA
Setting Up a Classroom for Student Ownership
Kyrstin Franz, 3rd Grade, James Dobson School
Setting High Expectations
Vanessa Smith and Shantelle Yarbrough, Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary, 2nd Grade
Setting a High Bar
Annette Cazley, Fels High School, ESOL
Routine in PreK
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Reviewing Expectations for Number Talks
Deirdre Potter, Kirkbride Elementary, 1st Grade
Relationships in Classroom Management
Barbara Keating, Furness High School, World History
Real Time Feedback
Kamia Smith, Samuel Powel School
Purposeful Grouping in an ESOL Classroom
Annette Cazley, Fels High School, ESOL
Priorities for the First Week of School
Kimberly Jones, William Loesche School, 5th Grade ELA
Preparing for Discussion
Krista Ruddick, Edison High School, ELA
Positive Classroom Management
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Planning an Effective Lesson Structure
Barbara Keating, Furness High School, World History
Participation Grades in Music Class
Rebecca Moats, Southwark School, Music
Managing Student Behavior and Communicating with Families
Vanessa Smith and Shantelle Yarbrough, Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary, 2nd Grade
Learning Through Play
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Learning English
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Learning about Students
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Incorporating Student Voice into Classroom Routines
Chloe Leech, Constitution High School, Math
Incentives for Mathematical Fact Fluency
Christine Sheffler, Sheridan Elementary
Improving Your Practice
Catherine Memmolo, Kirkbride Elementary
Importance of Early Childhood Education
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Higher Order Thinking Questions and Problem Solving
Barbara Keating, Furness High School, World History
Goals and Standards
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Formative Assessment in High School
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Focusing on the Positive
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Focusing on the First Two Weeks
Flexibility as a Teacher
Kamia Smith, Samuel Powel School
Facilitating Peer Critiques
Cynthia Holmes, Baldi Middle School
Establishing Routines & Procedures
Nicole Corkery, Hampton Elementary, First Grade
Encouraging Student Participation
Alexandra Longo, Vare-Washington Elementary School
Embracing Error
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Differentiating by Chunking Text
Barbara Keating, Furness High School, World History
Creative Resources to Motivate Readers
Kyrstin Franz, Dobson Elementary, Grade 3
Creating Strategic Partnerships between Students
Shanelle Lockhart, Kensington High School, Career & Technical Education
Creating Caring Connections
Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Lori Riggs, George Washington High School, Social Studies
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Deborah Rinaldi, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, English
Continuous Improvement as a Teacher
Lori Riggs, George Washington High School, Social Studies
Connecting with Students from Day One
Augusto Heinerici, High School English
Connecting with Families
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Connecting Procedures to Purpose
Catherine Memmolo, Middle School English
Collaborating as a Team
Vanessa Smith and Shantelle Yarbrough, Luis Munoz Marin Elementary, 2nd Grade
Building Respectful Relationships
Catherine Memmolo, Middle School English
Building Relationships
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Building Rapport Between Students
Lori Riggs, George Washington High School, Social Studies
Bridging Content with Student Interests
Krista Ruddick, Edison High School, ELA
Brain Breaks and Engagement Strategies
Vanessa Smith and Shantelle Yarbrough, Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary, 2nd Grade
Best Practices for Facilitating Discussion
Krista Ruddick, Edison High School, ELA
Benefits of Group Work
Michele Roland, Baldi Middle School
Benefits of Career & Technical Education
Shanelle Lockhart, Kensington High School, Career & Technical Education
Benefits of Blended Learning
Rebecca Aguilera, A.L. Fitzpatrick, Middle School ELA
Being Vulnerable with Students
Stacey Lackey, George Washington High School
Applying the Standards for Mathematical Practice in the Classroom
Derrick Houck, Building 21, AP Physics
Anecdotal Records in PreK
Veronica Carfagno, Kirkbride Elementary
Adjusting Instruction to Support Students Midlesson
Catherine Memmolo, Kirkbride Elementary
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