The teacher promotes student learning by providing responsive instruction that makes use of effective communication techniques, instructional strategies that actively engage students in the learning process, and timely, high-quality feedback. Professional development for teachers of science requires learning essential science content through the perspectives and methods of inquiry. The science teacher understands the correct us of tools, materials, equipment, and technologies. The science teacher understands the history and nature of science.
Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.
Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. All teachers identify task requirements, apply search strategies, and use current technology to efficiently acquire, analyze, and evaluate a variety of electronic information. All teachers use task-appropriate tools to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions, and evaluate results in a way that supports the work of individuals and groups in problem solving situations. 3.8s Teachers of students in grades EC-12 use interactive virtual environments, appropriate to grade level, such as virtual reality or simulations.