INTASC Principles

Principle #1: The teacher understands the central concepts,
                  tools o f inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she
                  teaches and can create learning experiences that make these
                  aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

Principle #2: The teacher understands how children learn
and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that
support their intellectual, social and personal development.

Principle #3: The teacher understands how students differ in
their approaches to learning and creates instructional
opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

Principle #4: The teacher understands and uses a variety of
&nb sp; instructional strategies to encourage students' development
of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

Principle #5: The teacher uses an understanding of
       &nb sp;          individual and group motivation and behavior to create a
                  learning environment that encourages positive social
                  interaction, active engagement in learning, and
&nb sp;                self motivation.

Principle #6: The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal,
                  nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster
                   active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in
                  the classroom.

Principle #7: The teacher plans instruction based upon
knowledge of subject matter, students, the comm unity, and
curriculum goals.

Principle #8: The teacher understands and uses formal and
                  informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the
    &nb sp;             continuous intellectual, social and physical development of
                  the learner.

Principle #9: The teacher is a reflective practitioner who
                &nb sp; continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and
                  actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals
                  in the learning community) and who actively seeks out
                   opportunities to grow professionally.

Principle #10: The teacher fosters relationships with school
colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to
& nbsp; support students' learning and well-being.