Standards Overview
INTASC Standards
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The teacher understands the
central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) he or
she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of
subject matter meaningful for students. |
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The teacher understands how
children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that
support their intellectual, social, and personal development. |
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The teacher understands how
students differ in their approaches to learning and create instructional
opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. |
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The teacher understands and
uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage studentsŐ development
of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. |
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The teacher uses an
understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create
learning environments that encourages positive social interaction, active
engagement in learning, and self-motivation. |
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The teacher uses knowledge
of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster
active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. |
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The teacher plans
instruction based upon knowledge for subject matter, students, the community,
and curriculum goals. |
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The teacher understands and
uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the
continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner. |
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The teacher is a reflective
practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and
actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning
community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. |
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The teacher fosters
relationship with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger
community to support studentsŐ learning and well-being. |
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