Standards Overview

INTASC Standards

 

Subject Matter

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.

Student Learning

The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development.

Diverse Learners

The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and create instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

Instructional Strategies

The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage studentsŐ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

Learning Environment

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.

Communication

The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Planning Instruction

The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge for subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.

Assessment

The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

Reflection and Professional Development

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.

Collaboration, Ethics and Relationships

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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