T-TESS Domain Breakdown
Coppell C&I
Created on September 18, 2024
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SOCCER GAME SUMMARY
Guide
Transcript
Professional Practices & Responsibilities
Learning Environment
Instruction
Planning
Teacher Handbook
T-TESS Rubric
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Understanding
T-TESS
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Activities
Dimension 1.4
Knowledge of Students
Dimension 1.3
Data & Assessment
Dimension 1.2
Standards & Alignment
Dimension 1.1
What do I want students to be able to do as a result of this lesson? How will the students be engaged in learning to address their individual needs and interests? How will I assess that the students have demonstrated mastery of the identified knowledgem skills, and concepts in the lesson?
Effective planning begins with measurable and explicit learning outcomes aligned to the TEKS and other relevant standards of learning. Planning is based on three driving questions:
Planning: Domain 1
Texas Teacher Standards
Domain 1
INFO
3C
Ratings Comparison
1A
1B
3B
3A
Texas Teacher Standards
Domain 1
5C
5A
5B
5D
Ratings Comparison
2C
INFO
2B
1B
1F
Texas Teacher Standards
Domain 1
Ratings Comparison
2A
INFO
2B
2C
1A
1C
1B
Texas Teacher Standards
Domain 1
Ratings Comparison
INFO
1E
1B
1D
1C
Content Knowledge & Expertise
Dimension 2.2
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Differentiation
Monitor & Adjust
Dimension 2.4
Dimension 2.5
Communication
Dimension 2.3
Achieving Expectations
Dimension 2.1
This domain specifically addresses "how" learning is structured and executed during the lesson to ensure that student mastery of th learning objectives is occurring. Quality planning is the precursor to quality instruction, and is a multi-faceted process.
Instruction: Domain 2
Texas Teacher Standards
3B
Ratings Comparison
INFO
2C
4A
4D
5B
Domain 2
2A
1E
1B
1D
Texas Teacher Standards
3B
3C
2C
Ratings Comparison
INFO
Domain 2
1A
3A
1F
1E
1C
Texas Teacher Standards
INFO
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4D
Domain 2
2A
3A
1E
1D
5C
4A
Texas Teacher Standards
5D
Ratings Comparison
5A
INFO
3C
2C
2A
Domain 2
2B
1F
1C
5C
Texas Teacher Standards
5D
Ratings Comparison
3B
INFO
4D
2C
Domain 2
2B
1D
1F
Classroom Culture
Dimension 3.3
Managing Student Behavior
Dimension 3.2
Classroom Environment, Routines & Procedures
Dimension 3.1
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This domain specifically addresses "how" the learning environment is structured both physically and culturally so that it is conducive to teaching and learning. Establishing a safe, respectful, inclusive, and efficient learning environment is critical to students' social-emotional readiness to learn and ensuring that academic learning goals and outcomes are met. Students who feel connected, valued, and inspired in the classroom are more likely to exhibit positive attitudes to learning. Quality planning for how to structure the classroom learning environment to align with respective lessons is the precursor to quality instruction, and as discussed in the previous sections.
Learning Environment: Domain 3
Texas Teacher Standards
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INFO
4A
4B
4C
4D
Domain 3
1D
Texas Teacher Standards
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INFO
Domain 3
4A
4B
4C
4D
Texas Teacher Standards
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5C
INFO
5D
4C
5A
3B
Domain 3
1E
1F
4D
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School Community Involvement
Dimension 4.4
Professional Development
Dimension 4.3
Goal Setting
Dimension 4.2
Professional Demeanor & Ethics
Dimension 4.1
This domain specifically addresses "how" teachers fulfill their professional roles and responsibilities, engaging in ongoing review and development of their practices, and adhere to legal and ethical requirements of the profession. Research consistently indicates that the primary factor for increasing student achievement is the effectiveness of the teacher. Therefore, teachers and other professionals clearly understand the importance of using reflection and ongogin self-assessment to enchance their effectiveness and impact on student performance.
Professional Practices & Responsibilties: Domain 4
Texas Teacher Standards
INFO
Domain 4
6D
6B
6C
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Texas Teacher Standards
INFO
5D
Domain 4
6A
6B
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Texas Teacher Standards
INFO
6A
Domain 4
6B
6C
Ratings Comparison
3A
Texas Teacher Standards
6C
6D
6B
5B
INFO
4A
4D
Domain 4