Standards
Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium Standards
INTASC 1.
Science Content and Research
The teacher intern understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful to students.
The teacher intern understands how students learn and develop and can provide learning opportunities that support a student's intellectual, social, and personal development.
The teacher intern understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.
INTASC 4.
Instructional Strategies
The teacher intern understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
INTASC 5.
Learning Environment
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.
INTASC 6.
Communication & Technology
The teacher intern uses knowledge of effective verbal, non-verbal and media communication techniques and appropriate technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
The teacher intern plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, state and national standards, students, and the community.
The teacher intern understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies, consistent with instructional goals, to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.
The teacher intern 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.
The teacher intern fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students and well being.