Standard 1
(Content Knowledge)
The competent teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry,
and structures of the discipline(s) and creates learning experiences that make
the content meaningful to all students.
Standard 2
(Human Development and Learning)
The competent teacher understands how individuals grow, develop, and learn
and provides learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, and
personal development of all students.
Standard 3 (Diversity)
The competent teacher understands how students differ in their approaches
to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse
learners.
Standard 4
(Planning for Instruction)
The competent teacher understands instructional
planning & designs instruction based upon knowledge of the discipline,
students, the community and curriculum.
Standard 5
(Learning Environment)
The competent 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.
Standard 6 (Instructional
Delivery)
The competent teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional
strategies to encourage students’ development of critical thinking,
problem-solving, and performance skills.
Standard 7 (Communication)
The competent teacher uses knowledge of effective written, verbal,
nonverbal, and visual communication techniques to foster active inquiry,
collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
Standard
8 (Assessment)
The competent teacher understands various formal and informal assessment
strategies and uses them to support the continuous development of all students.
Standard 9 (Collaborative
Relationships)
The competent teacher understands the role of the community in education
and develops and maintains collaborative relationships with colleagues,
parents/guardians, and the community to support student learning and well-being.
Standard 10 (Reflection and
Professional Growth)
The competent teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually
evaluates how choices and actions affect students, parents, and other
professionals in the learning community and actively seeks opportunities to
grow professionally.
Standard 11
(Professional Conduct and Leadership)
The competent teacher understands education as a profession, maintains
standards of professional conduct, and provides leadership to improve student
learning and well-being.