Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 10 - EDUCATION › Chapter 10.58 - PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM STANDARDS › Subchapter 10.58.5 - Teaching Areas: Specific Standards › Rule 10.58.501 - TEACHING STANDARDS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) All programs
				require that successful candidates:
(a)
				demonstrate understanding of how learners grow and develop, recognizing that
				patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the
				cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, behavioral health continuums, and
				physical areas, and differentiate developmentally appropriate instruction for
				learners of all abilities based on evidence-based practices;
(b) use understanding of individual
				differences and diverse cultures, languages, and communities, including
				American Indians and tribes in Montana and English Language Learners (ELL), to
				ensure inclusive environments that enable each learner to meet high
				standards;
(c) work with others to
				create environments that support individual and collaborative learning and that
				encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and
				self-motivation;
(d) demonstrate
				understanding of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the
				discipline(s) the candidate teaches and create personalized learning
				experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to
				assure mastery of the content, and include the instruction of reading and
				writing literacy into all program areas;
(e) demonstrate understanding of how to
				connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical
				thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic
				local and global issues;
(f) use
				multiple methods of assessment, including formative and summative assessments,
				to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to
				guide the teacher's and learner's decision making;
(g) plan and implement evidence-based
				practices that support the social, emotional, well-being, behavioral, and
				academic needs of all students;
(h)
				use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep
				understanding of content areas and their connections and build skills to apply
				knowledge in meaningful ways;
(i)
				engage in ongoing professional learning and use evidence to continually
				evaluate candidate's practice, particularly the effects of their choices and
				actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community),
				and adapt practice to meet the needs of each learner;
(j) interact knowledgeably and professionally
				with students, families, and colleagues based on social needs and institutional
				roles;
(k) engage in leadership or
				collaborative roles, or both, in content-based professional learning
				communities and organizations and continue to develop as professional
				educators; and
(l) demonstrate
				understanding of and ability to integrate history, cultural heritage, language,
				and contemporary status of American Indians and tribes in Montana.