A teacher must be able to use knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. A teacher must understand and be able to use formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the students. A teacher must be a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of choices and actions on others, including students, parents, and other professionals in the community, and who actively seeks out opportunities for professional growth. L. Understand the responsibility for obtaining and maintaining licensure, the role of the teacher as a public employee, and the purpose and contributions of educational organizations. A teacher must be able to communicate and interact with parents or guardians, families, school colleagues, and the community to support student learning and well-being.
Students apply skills they have learned in foundations courses and methods courses.
Understand and apply the concepts of belonging and family connectedness as crucial to the development of young children through young adolescents. Understand and apply the process and necessity of collaboration with families and other adults in support of the learning of young children through young adolescents.