Identifies instructional objectives and activities to promote students’ cognitive and developmental growth. Exemplary In addition to meeting the requirements for Proficient… Proficient Proficient is the expected level of performance. Needs Development Ineffective The teacher continually demonstrates extensive content and pedagogical knowledge, enriches the curriculum, and guides others in enriching the curriculum. (Teachers rated as Exemplary continually seek ways to serve as role models or teacher leaders.) The teacher consistently demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences. The teacher inconsistently demonstrates understanding of curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and student needs, or lacks fluidity in using the knowledge in practice. The teacher inadequately demonstrates understanding of curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge and student needs, or does not use the knowledge in practice. Performance Standard 2: Instructional Planning The teacher consistently plans using state and local school district curricula and standards, effective strategies, resources, and data to address the differentiated needs of all students. Sample Performance Indicators Examples may include, but are not limited to: The teacher: 2.1 Analyzes and uses student learning data to inform planning. 2.2 Develops plans that are clear, logical, sequential, and integrated across the curriculum (e.g., long-term goals, lesson plans, and syllabi). 2.3 Plans instruction effectively for content mastery, pacing, and transitions. 2.4 Plans for instruction to meet the needs of all students. 2.5 Aligns and connects lesson objectives to state and local school district curricula and standards, and student learning needs. 2.6 Develops appropriate course, unit, and daily plans, and is able to adapt plans when needed. Contemporary Effective Teacher Research Contemporary research has found that an effective teacher:
decisions. 6.5 Shares accurate results of student progress with students, parents, and key school personnel. 6.6 Provides constructive and frequent feedback to students on their progress toward their learning goals. 6.7 Teaches students how to self-assess and to use metacognitive strategies in support of lifelong learning. Contemporary Effective Teacher Research Contemporary research has found that an effective teacher: Analyzes student assessments to determine the degree to which the intended learning outcomes align with the test items and student understanding of objectives. Interprets information from teacher-made tests and standardized assessments to guide instruction and gauge student progress by examining questions missed to determine if the student has trouble with the content or the test structure. Exemplary In addition to meeting the requirements for Proficient… Proficient Proficient is the expected level of performance. Needs Development Ineffective The teacher continually demonstrates expertise in using data to measure student progress and leads others in the effective use of data to inform instructional decisions. (Teachers rated as Exemplary continually seek ways to serve as role models or teacher leaders.) The teacher systematically and consistently gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students and parents. The teacher inconsistently gathers, analyzes, or uses relevant data to measure student progress, inconsistently uses data to inform instructional content and delivery methods, or inconsistently provides timely or constructive feedback. The teacher does not gather, analyze, or use relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, or to provide feedback in a constructive or timely manner. Performance Standard 7: Positive Learning Environment The teacher consistently provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all.