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Principle
1:
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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.
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Principle
2:
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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.
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Principle
3:
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Learning
styles/diversity
The teacher understands how students differ in their
approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are
adapted to diverse learners.
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Principle
4:
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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.
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Principle
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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.
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Principle
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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.
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Principle
7:
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Planning
for instruction
The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of
subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
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Principle
8:
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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.
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Principle
9:
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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.
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Principle
10:
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Interpersonal
relationships
The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues,
parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students’ learning
and well being.
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