Searches: Teaching (30,141,965), educating (3,033,319), learning (53,529.911), experimenting (728,203), observing (3,387,237), recording (15,574,228), interpreting (2,608,749), discovering (3,977,343), exploring (9,643,005), mentoring (2,633,019)
Teachers: Accomplished teachers (4437), teachers (23,913,985), teacher (25,529,555), educators (7,453,550), educator (3,785,763), mentors (1,266,043), mentor (4,146,779), guide (107,772,296), good teachers (86,214), good teacher (131,190), teaching standards (109,797), teaching standard (3230), outstanding teachers (20,753), outstanding teacher (34,721), teacher standards (10,242), teacher's standards (182), teachers' standards (2641), standards for teachers (10,329)
Theory: theories of cognition and intelligence (50), theories of cognition (4064), theory of cognition (2696), theories of intelligence (2039), theory of intelligence (2732), cognition (1,213,499), intelligence (14,955,897), knowledge (54,444,928), wisdom (10,803,615), collective wisdom (32,320), best practices (2,753,688), best practice (1,187,190), psychology (9,412,217), theory of information (7506),
Knowledge: Education classes (487,374), educating educators (530), school of education (693,996), schools of education (16,948), teaching teachers (21,585), life-long learning (269,466), distance learning (2,955,579), distance education (1,473,927), distance educators (6019), distance teachers (317), libraries (15,649,257), library (66,929,293), eLearning (547,774), eTeaching (1701)
Domains: edu (49,484,142), k12..us (3,891,607), education (109,590,425), elementary schools (992,645), elementary school (4,823,016), high schools (2,435,842), high school (25,584,085),
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
Teachers are committed to students and their learning
dedicated to making knowledge accessible to all students
faithfully representing the collective wisdom of our culture
upholding the value of disciplinary knowledge
understand how students develop and learn
all students can learn
treat students equitably, recognizing the individual differences that distinguish one student from another and taking account of these differences in their practice.
adjust their practice:
based on observation and knowledge of their students'
interests
abilities
skills
knowledge
family circumstances
peer relationships
preconceptions of each subject
background knowledge of each subject
aware of the influence of context and culture on behavior
develop students' :
critical and analytical capacities
cognitive capacity
respect for learning
self-esteem
motivation
abilities to pose and solve their own problems
character
civic responsibility
respect for individual, cultural, religious and racial differences
curiosity
tolerance
honesty
fairness
respect for diversity and appreciation of cultural differences
ability to reason
take multiple perspectives
creativity
willingness to take risks (courage)
willingness to adopt an experimental and problem-solving orientation
love of lifelong learning
Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.
a rich understanding of the subjects they teach
appreciate how knowledge in their subject is
created
organized
linked to other disciplines
applied to real-world settings
command specialized knowledge of how to convey and reveal subject matter to students
aware of strategies and instructional materials that can be of assistance
command a range of generic instructional techniques, know when each is appropriate and can implement them as needed
Difficulties:
as aware of ineffectual or damaging practice as they are devoted to elegant practice
understand where difficulties are likely to arise and modify their practice accordingly
understand how to motivate students to learn and how to maintain their interest even in the face of temporary failure
create multiple paths to the subjects they teach
sustain the interest of their students
make the most effective use of time
create, enrich, maintain and alter instructional settings
Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning
ensure a disciplined learning environment
organize instruction to allow the schools' goals for students to be met
adept at setting norms for social interaction among students and between students and teachers
assess the progress of individual students as well as that of the class as a whole
employ multiple methods for measuring student growth
Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience
models of educated persons, exemplifying the virtues they seek to inspire in students
draw on their knowledge of
human development
subject matter
instruction
students
the literature
their own experience
make principled judgments about sound practice
engage in lifelong learning
strengthen their teaching:
critically examine their practice
expand their repertoire
deepen their knowledge
sharpen their judgment
adapt their teaching to new findings, ideas and theories.
Teachers are members of learning communities
contribute to the effectiveness of the students' learning by
working collaboratively with other professionals on instructional policy, curriculum development and staff development.
evaluating school progress and the allocation of school resources in light of their understanding of state and local educational objectives
knowing about specialized school and community resources that can be engaged for their students' benefit, and are skilled at employing such resources as needed.
finding ways to work collaboratively and creatively with parents, engaging them productively in the work of the school
engaging students and adults to assist their teaching
enlisting their colleagues' knowledge and expertise to complement their own
clearly explaining student performance to parents.
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