I.
Caring educators are committed to all
students' learning within supportive learning communities. They are
student-focused and persistent in pursing high and appropriate expectations
for all students.
A.
Set realistic high expectations for learning and persist in helping
all students to reach them.
B.
Develop (K-12) student cooperation, interpersonal skills and self-esteem
in a safe environment.
C.
Know the importance of interacting positively with (K-12) students
and their families.
II.
Professional educators are knowledgeable regarding
content, pedagogy, and educational technologies.
D.
Understand the central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures
of the disciplines he or she teaches. (Content)
E.
Have knowledge of district, state and national curriculum standards
or documents.
F.
Establish learning goals that are appropriate for (K-12) students
and emphasize critical thinking, creativity and problem solving.
G.
Understand the theoretical and applied aspects of the teaching-learning
process. (Pedagogy)
H.
Create meaningful learning experiences that are appropriate for
(K-12) students and guide students to successful achievement of
critical thinking, creativity and problem solving goals both within
and across disciplines.
I.
Design activities using a variety of instructional strategies.
J.
Use traditional and alternative assessment strategies continuously
to ensure (K-12) student learning and refine teaching practices.
K.
Use instructional technology to enhance learning and personal/professional
productivity.
III. Professional educators
are reflective in their practice.
L.
Consider a wide variety of factors when making instructional decisions
(e.g., context, students, content, methods, research, learning theory,
policies, community, prior experiences, etc.).
M.
Use systematic means to examine the relationship between teaching
actions and student success.
IV. Professional educators
demonstrate professional dispositions and communication skills.
N.
Know the importance of fostering relationships with school colleagues
and agencies in the larger community to support student learning
and well being.
O.
Communicate clearly and effectively in interpersonal situations.
P.
Communicate clearly and effectively in writing.
Q.
Understand the ethical dimensions of teaching in a culturally diverse
democratic society.
R.
Demonstrate professional dispositions: adherence to professional
ethics, collaboration, commitment to diversity, commitment to teaching,
emotional maturity, initiative, responsibility, responsiveness to
professional feedback, self-reflection, and student-focus.
V. Educators for a diverse and
democratic society celebrate diversity in schools and communities.
They prepare students for active participation in a democracy
through nurturing critical thinking, creative thinking and problem
solving within communities.
S.
Adapt instruction and assessments to meet the diverse needs of learners
(e.g., backgrounds, experiences, learning styles, developmental
levels, etc.).
T.
Create opportunities to encourage (K-12) students to value and respect
diversity.
U.
Articulate an informed and thoughtful position on the purpose of
schools in a culturally diverse democratic society.
V.
Clarify, monitor and assist (K-12) students in achieving standards
of student conduct in a democratic environment.
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