Principle 1: |
Making content
meaningful
The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry,
and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates
learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter
meaningful for students. |
Principle 2: |
Child
development and learning theory
The teacher understands how children learn and develop and can
provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual,
social, and personal development. |
Principle 3: |
Learning
styles/diversity
The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches
to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted
to diverse learners. |
Principle 4: |
Instructional
strategies/problem solving
The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional
strategies to encourage students’ development of critical thinking,
problem solving, and performance skills. |
Principle 5: |
Motivation and
behavior
The teacher uses an understanding individual and group
motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that
encourages positive social interaction, active engagements in
learning, and self-motivation. |
Principle 6: |
Communication/knowledge
The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal and
media communication techniques to foster active inquiry,
collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. |
Principle 7: |
Planning for
instruction
The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject
matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals. |
Principle 8: |
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. |
Principle 9: |
Professional
growth/reflection
The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually
evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others
(students, parents, and other professionals in the learning
community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow
professionally. |
Principle 10: |
Interpersonal
relationships
The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues,
parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students’
learning and well being. |