Student teacher understands central concepts and tools of inquiry to create learning experiences that make the material meaningful for students. Student Teacher engages all students in learning activities by providing for differences in gender, socioeconomic status, culture, and English language proficiency. Student Teacher implements learning activities for students with special needs. Student Teacher uses reading and writing to enhance student learning and implements a variety of instructional strategies to build students critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. Student Teacher provides clear instruction and valuable feedback.
Student Teacher uses a variety on media to supplement instruction.
Student Teacher plans well organized instruction based on student developmental level and standards. Uses a variety of appropriate strategies which promote both conceptual development and higher level thinking. Student Teacher uses informal and formal measurements to make formative and summative evaluations which accurately assess meaningful learning. Student Teacher works with other professionals to achieve school mission. The twelve principles listed below are the framework on which the Secondary Teacher Certification Program at Utah State University is built.