Domain 1F

Just as a teacher must thoroughly design their lesson plans in Domain 1E, Domain 1F outlines the importance of the teacher extending that diligence in designing assessments and evaluations. The components of Domain 1E include: “congruence with instructional outcomes, criteria and standards, design of formative assessments, and use for planning.” Assessments confirm whether or not students have learned the materials that the teacher has presented. This domain “gives students tangible evidence of their improvement over the year.” Assessments should measure class progress as well as individual progress. These assessments may need to be adapted to fit the abilities of the class the teacher is instructing. The assessments should be sequentially
In choir I have proficiencies, where a small group of various voice parts is tested by singing segments of the pieces we have been working on. In musicianship skills, the professor asks students to prepare certain exercises, and also includes sight singing and rhythmic dictation. Piano and guitar, as well as other instrumental classes, base assessments on the foundations of the instruments such as scales and exercises, and further the depth of knowledge by introducing various pieces that highlight different techniques. I will take the knowledge I have gathered from learning about Domain 1F, combined with the observations I have made from my own classes when formulating future assessments for the classes I will teach one day. Domain one helps teachers prepare to teach a class. Adhering to all of the subdomains will give the teacher a well-rounded approach to completing Domain one. This will create an organized and prepared classroom and lesson plan, ready for learning. If a teacher follows Domain one they will have developed an appropriate, and clear lesson plan, while utilizing all resources in order to create the most efficient learning