| The Department of Elementary Education subscribes to the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium Standards. The following table lists the Standards and ELED program components that address those standards. | |
| Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) Standards | Program Component |
| 1. Content Pedagogy The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students. |
Lesson Planning Unit Planning Teaching Methods/Strategies of inquiry Cooperative learning Subject matter content, concepts Prior knowledge/constructivist pedagogy Teaching from multiple perspectives Making real-life connections Evaluating teaching resources and curriculum Integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum |
| 2. Student Development The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support a child’s intellectual, social, and personal development. |
Learning theories Child development Zone of Proximal Development Assessment Group discussion |
| 3. Diverse Learners The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. |
Learning styles/intelligences Provisions for exceptionality Second language acquisition Linguistic and cultural influences in learning Linguistic and cultural influences in curriculum High expectations for all Conflict resolution Class Meetings |
| 4. Multiple Instructional Strategies The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills within the social studies. |
Cognitive learning processes Multiple learning tools and materials Responding to students and adapting instruction accordingly |
| 5. Motivation and Management 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. |
Foundations of education Sociology of classroom Classroom management strategies Democratic classroom values Intrinsic motivation Purposeful lessons |
| 6. Communication and Technology The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. |
Language development Role of language in learning Non-verbal communication techniques Verbal communication techniques Culturally responsive communication Responsive listening Media and technology communication techniques |
| 7. Planning The teacher plans social studies instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals. |
Learning theories to plan instruction Long term planning Short term planning Team planning Learning objectives Aligning objectives and goals with standards Teachable moments |
| 8. Assessment The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner. |
Reflective practice strategies Action research Professional literature Professional associations and conferences Professional development Licensure Collegiality Research on teaching |
| 9. Reflective Practice: Professional Growth The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. | Reflective practice strategies Action research Professional literature Professional associations and conferences Professional development Licensure Collegiality Research on teaching |
| 10. School and Community Involvement The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being. | School system structures Community resources Child protection and laws Student privacy Professional collaboration Advocacy for students School improvement |
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