1. Command of Subject Matter

The teacher understands the  central concepts tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.

Parliamentary Procedure Lesson

(Requires MS PowerPoint)

2. Knowledge of Pedagogy

The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social and personal development.

3. Diverse Learners

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

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. Classroom Management

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.

Classroom Management Project

(Requires MS PowerPoint)

Reflection on Classroom Management Project

6. Teacher as Communicator

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. Curriculum and Planning

The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community and curriculum goals.

Alternative Assessment Project

8. Teacher as Evaluator

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

Sample Test

9. Reflective Practitioner

The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

10. Learning Community

The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.