Teachers plan instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curricular goals.
Teachers plan instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse students.
Teachers demonstrate an understanding of and use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. Teachers use an understanding of both the students and the subject matter to create a learning environment that encourages active engagement in learning, positive intellectual interactions and student ownership of the learning. Teachers communicate student status and progress to students, their parents and appropriate others. Teachers reflect on teaching practice by evaluating continually the effects of instruction. Teachers evaluate student performance and determine the amount of progress.