INTASC Principles
ISTE National Educational Technology Standards
INTASC Principles
tools of 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
instructional strategies to encourage students'
development of critical thinking, problem solving, and
performance skills.
Principle #5: The teacher
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.
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 community,
and curriculum goals.
Principle #8: The teacher
understands and uses formal and
informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the
continuous intellectual, social and physical development of
the learner.
Principle #9: The teacher
is a reflective practitioner who
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 support students' learning and well-being.