Teachers treat students equitably. Teachers' mission extends beyond developing the cognitive capacity of their students. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students. Teachers appreciate how knowledge in their subjects is created, organized and linked to other disciplines. Teachers command specialized knowledge of how to convey a subject to students.
Teachers generate multiple paths to knowledge.
Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. Teachers call on multiple methods to meet their goals. Teachers orchestrate learning in group settings. Teachers regularly assess student progress. Teachers are mindful of their principal objectives Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.