Domain 1 is about planning and preparation. Before students enter the classroom, teachers must effectively be prepared for each of their classes and how to meet each of their needs. Great teachers master Domain 1, so they can both be prepared to teach and have lesson plans to increase their learning. Teachers must also reflect and change their lesson plans to be as effective and efficient as possible during class. Most of this domain is to be completed before class begins, but revisions and adjustments must be made during class. There are six components to Domain 1, which contribute to planning and preparation:
Each of these components will be further described and analyzed in their respective subpages.
References: The Framework for Teaching Evaluating Instrument Domain 1: Planning and Preparation. (2011). Retrieved October 10, 2018, from https://www.danielsongroup.org/framework/