3A+-+Communicating+with+Students

Two of the the four elements have been added - Expectations for learning and Explanations of content. Two elements - Directions and procedures and Use of oral and written language remain essentially the same. Elements: **Expectations for learning • Directions and procedures • Explanations of content • Use of oral and written language** ||
 * ~ Component 3a: Communicating with Students
 * ~ ELEMENT ||||||||~ Level of Performance ||
 * ^  ||~ UNSATISFACTORY ||~ BASIC ||~ PROFICIENT ||~ DISTINGUISHED ||
 * **Expectations for learning** || Teacher's purpose in a lesson or unit is unclear to students. || Teacher attempts to explain the instructional purpose, with limited success. || Teacher's purpose for the lesson or unit is clear, including where it is situated within broader learning. || Teacher makes the purpose of the lesson or unit clear, including where it is situated within broader learning, linking that purpose to student interests. ||
 * **Directions and procedures** || Teacher's directions and procedures are confusing to students. || Teacher's directions and procedures are clarified after initial student confusion. || Teacher's directions and procedures are clear to students. || Teacher's directions and procedures are clear to students and anticipate possible student misunderstanding. ||
 * **Explanations of content** || Teacher's explanation of the content is unclear or confusing or uses inappropriate language. || Teacher's explanation of the content is uneven; some is done skillfully, but other portions are difficult to follow. || Teacher's explanation of content is appropriate and connects with students' knowledge and experience. || Teacher's explanation of content is imaginative and connects with students' knowledge and experience. Students contribute to explaining concepts to their peers. ||
 * **Use of oral and written language** || Teacher's spoken language is inaudible, or written language is illegible. Spoken or written language contains errors of grammar or syntax. Vocabulary may be inappropriate, vague, or used incorrectly, leaving students confused. || Teacher's spoken language is audible, and written language is legible. Both are used correctly and conform to standard English. Vocabulary is correct but limited or is not appropriate to the students' ages or backgrounds. || Teacher's spoken and written language is clear and correct and conforms to standard English. Vocabulary is appropriate to the students' ages and interests. || Teacher's spoken and written language is correct and conforms to standard English. It is also expressive, with well-chosen vocabulary that enriches the lesson. Teacher finds opportunities to extend students' vocabularies. ||