| 1. |
Content: Teachers
know the subjects they are teaching.
The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry,
and structures of the disciplines she or he teaches and can
create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject
matter meaningful for pupils. |
| 2. |
Development: Teachers
know how children grow.
The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability
learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual,
social, and personal development. |
| 3. |
Diversity:
Teachers understand that
children learn differently.
The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches
to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt
instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those
with disabilities and exceptionalities. |
| 4. |
Instructional Strategies:
Teachers know how to teach.
The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional
strategies, including the use of technology, to encourage children's
development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance
skills. |
| 5. |
Environment: Teachers
know how to manage a classroom.
The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation
and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages
positive social interaction, active engagement in learning,
and self-motivation. |
| 6. |
Communication:
Teachers communicate well.
The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication
techniques as well as instructional media and technology to
foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction
in the classroom. |
| 7. |
Instructional Planning:
Teachers are able to plan
different kinds of lessons.
The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based
upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and
curriculum goals. |
| 8. |
Assessment: Teachers
know how to test for student progress.
The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment
strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual,
social, and physical development of the pupil. |
| 9. |
Reflection:
Teachers are able to evaluate themselves.
The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates
the effects of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents,
professionals in the learning community and others and who actively
seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. |
| 10. |
Collaboration:
Teachers are connected with other teachers and the community.
The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents,
and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning
and well-being and acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical
manner. |
