Three Domains of Teaching Expertise: An Educator Growth Framework

Great teaching is intentional and expansive. It balances expertise in content, pedagogy, and human development. This framework defines the domains of expertise that guide professional growth for educators. This is not simply an observation checklist of “Look Fors,” but it serves as a language for conversation, reflection, and design. It’s for school leaders, instructional coaches, and teaching teams asking whether it’s time to redefine and support great teaching at their school.

Inside this resource:

• The three domains, each with its observable teaching moves
• The three intersections, and what teaching at each one looks like in practice
• Growth conversation framings for coaching and reflection