| Principle #1: The teacher understands
the central concepts, 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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