1. The Classroom Environment

Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
Teacher interaction with students
Students interaction with one another
Establish a culture of learning
Importance of content
Expectations for Learning and Achievement
Students Pride in Work
Managing Classroom Procedures
Management of Instructional Groups
Management of Transitions
Management of Materials and Supplies
Performance of Non-Instructional Duties
Supervision of volunteers and paraprofessionals
Managing Student Behavior
Expectations
Monitoring of Student Behavior
Response to Student Misbehavior
Organizing Physical Space
Safety and Accessibility
Arrangement of Furniture and Use of Physical Resources

2. Instruction

Communicating with Students
Expectation for Learning
Directions and Procedures
Explanations of Content
Use of Oral and Written Language
Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
Quality of Questions
Discussion Techniques
Student Participation
Engaging Students in Learning
Activities and Assignments
Grouping of Students
Instructional Materials and Resources
Structure and Pacing
Using Assessment in Instruction
Assessment Criteria
Monitoring Student Learning
Feedback to Students
Student Self Assessment and Monitoring of Progress
Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
Lesson Adjustment
Response to Students
Persistence