adapted to learners from diverse cultural backgrounds and with exceptionalities. 4: Instructional Strategies –The candidate understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage the students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. 5: Learning Environment – The candidate uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and 7: Planning Instruction – The candidate plans and manages instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum 1d 1e 3b to 3e 1e 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 3c 1a to 1e 3c 3e Demonstrates knowledge of resources. Designs coherent instruction. Instruction Domain. Designs coherent instruction. Creates an environment of respect and rapport. Establishes a culture for learning. Manages classroom procedures. Manages student behavior. Organizes physical space. Engages students in learning. Planning and Preparation Domain. Engages students in learning. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness. C3. Applies classroom management strategies successfully according to individual student needs. 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e Creating an environment of respect and rapport. Establishing a culture for learning. Managing classroom procedures. Managing student behavior. Organizing physical space. C4. Involves students in curricular, management, and instructional decisions when appropriate. 1b 2a Demonstrating knowledge of students. Creating an environment of respect and rapport. C5. Assesses, evaluates, and communicates student learning effectively. 8: Assessment – The candidate understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of his/her learners. 10: Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships –The candidate communicates and interacts with parents/ guardians, families, school colleagues, and the community to support the students’ learning and 1b 1f 3d 3e 4a 4b 4c 1d 4c 4d 4f Demonstrates knowledge of students. Assesses student learning. Provides feedback to students. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness. Reflects on teaching. Maintains accurate records. Communicates with families. Demonstrates knowledge of resources. Communicates with families. Contributes to the school and district. Shows professionalism. D. Personal qualities that foster learning D1. Maintains a positive respect and concern for students and co-workers, enthusiasm and resourcefulness, and physical and emotional
D2. Demonstrates awareness of professional, ethical, and responsibilities and rights of teachers, knowledge of school organizational structure, and the relationship with the social and philosophical foundations of education. 4a 4e Reflects on teaching. Growing and developing professionally. D3. Initiates responsibility for continuous self-learning. 9: Reflection and Professional Development – The candidate is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of her/his choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. 4a 4d 4e Reflects on teaching. Contributes to the school and district. Grows and develops professionally.