• Building respect and rapport

  • Establishing a culture for learning

  • Managing classroom procedures

  • Managing student behavior

  • Organizing the physical space


 

For the Classroom Environment section (Domain 2 of the Danielson Framework for Teaching), artifacts should demonstrate how you create a respectful, organized, inclusive, and productive learning space. Unlike planning artifacts, these show class culture, routines, and student interactions.

Here are strong artifacts commonly used.

1. Classroom Norms or Expectations

Documents that show how you establish behavior and culture.

Examples:

  • Classroom expectations or norms

  • Community agreements created with students

  • Behavior guidelines

  • Discussion norms

Example artifact:
“Class Discussion Guidelines” used for literature discussions.

2. Classroom Management Plan

Evidence that you have a structured system for procedures and behavior.

Examples:

  • Written classroom management plan

  • Procedures for entering class, turning in work, group work, etc.

  • Positive reinforcement strategies

  • Behavior intervention strategies

3. Classroom Procedures

Documents that show how the classroom runs efficiently.

Examples:

  • Daily routine outline

  • Bell-ringer procedures

  • Group work protocols

  • Peer review guidelines

  • Writing workshop structure

These show smooth classroom operations.

4. Classroom Layout or Learning Space Design

Artifacts that show intentional use of space.

Examples:

  • Classroom seating chart

  • Room layout diagram

  • Flexible seating plan

  • Reading corner or writing workshop setup

You can include a simple diagram or photo.

5. Student Collaboration Structures

Artifacts demonstrating student interaction and discussion.

Examples:

  • Socratic seminar guidelines

  • Literature circle roles

  • Peer review protocols

  • Group discussion rubrics

These show a culture of academic conversation.

6. Community-Building Activities

Evidence that you foster relationships and belonging.

Examples:

  • Icebreakers

  • Community-building activities

  • Student goal-setting forms

  • Student interest surveys

  • Beginning-of-year questionnaires

These show respect and rapport with students.

7. Communication with Students

Artifacts that demonstrate clarity and support.

Examples:

  • Assignment instructions

  • Class announcements

  • Weekly agendas

  • Learning targets posted for students

8. Student Voice and Ownership

Artifacts showing students are active participants.

Examples:

  • Student-created class norms

  • Reflection forms

  • Student feedback surveys

  • Goal-setting worksheets

✅ A strong Classroom Environment artifact set might include:

  1. Classroom expectations or norms

  2. Classroom procedures document

  3. Seating chart or classroom layout

  4. Socratic seminar or discussion protocol

  5. Student interest survey or community-building activity

  6. Peer review guidelines

Tip for English Teachers

Good artifacts for English classrooms include:

  • Socratic seminar rules

  • Peer editing guidelines

  • Writing workshop procedures

  • Discussion participation rubric

These show a structured but collaborative environment, which administrators value.