In both cases quality should be assessed by criteria related to proper use of language, logic, and organization, but the overriding consideration should be functional did students receive and understand the intended message. In addition, teachers should also have excellent interpersonal skills. Teachers supplement instruction with a wide variety of media. Recent technological advances have provided teachers with an increasing array of media. Successful student teachers will use technologies appropriate to their discipline and the skills of their students.
Instructional planning is the key to successful teaching.
Many of the other standards addressed in this evaluation procedure are part of the planning process. Lessons which address national, state, and local standards. Planning which takes into account the needs of diverse students and students at different developmental levels. Lessons which encourage higher level thinking. Units which incorporate a variety of whole class, small group, and individual instructional strategies.