Teacher usually provides complete instructions for carrying out instructional activities. Teacher consistently provides complete instructions for carrying out instructional activities and uses concrete examples for clarification when necessary. Incorporates a variety of technology and resources into instruction. Teacher seldom uses available technology or resources. Teacher sometimes ineffectively uses available technology or resources, or technology or resources do not fit the planned lessons.
Teacher effectively uses lesson-appropriate technology or resources.
Teacher demonstrates skillful and creative use of technology or resources at appropriate times, and effectively uses available resources and teacher-made original materials. Provides opportunities for students to apply concepts in problem-solving and critical thinking. Problem solving is not a teaching strategy but a high-order intellectual behavior that facilitates learning. In order to insure that this process is effective, students must complete the entire cycle. Teacher seldom provides opportunities for students to apply concepts in problem-solving and critical thinking or teacher provides solution.