INTASC Principles

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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