Written materials are easily read, including work on chalkboards, handouts, transparencies, and comments on student work. Nonverbal communications are appropriate and meaningful. Nonverbal communication is not apparent. Teacher usually demonstrates appropriate use of written and oral language. Nonverbal communication is limited.
Teacher frequently demonstrates appropriate use of written and oral language.
Nonverbal communication occurs frequently and is appropriate. Teacher consistently demonstrates high levels of proficiency in written and oral language. Nonverbal communication is consistent and appropriate. Communicates high expectations for learning to all students. Students for whom teachers hold high expectations give more correct answers and achieve higher average scores on year-end standardized tests than do students for whom the teacher holds low expectations.