Preservice Teacher Quality Indicators

The preservice teacher:

1.1.1 Evidence of candidate’s completion of general studies courses (  including the arts, communications, history, literature, mathematics, philosophy, sciences, and the social sciences AND incorporation of multi-cultural and global perspectives) and experiences in the liberal arts and sciences.  Access to Transcripts

1.2.1 Understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of the discipline(s) within the context of a global society and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.   Reflections and Evidence

1.2.2 Understands how students learn and develop, and provides learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students.   Reflections and Evidence

1.2.3 Understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.  Reflections and Evidence

1.2.4 Recognizes the importance of long-range planning and curriculum development and develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum based upon student, district, and state performance standards.  Reflections and Evidence

1.2.5  Uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.  Reflections and Evidence

1.2.6  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 self-motivation.  Reflections and Evidence

1.2.7  Models effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.  Reflections and Evidence

1.2.8  Understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.  Reflections and Evidence

1.2.9  Is a reflective practitioner who continually assesses the effects of choices and actions on others.  This reflective practitioner actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally and utilizes the assessment and professional growth to generate more learning for more students.  Reflections and Evidence

1.2.10  Fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and educational partners in the larger community to support student learning and well-being.  Reflections and Evidence