Suggested Quality Indicators
A. Learning and development of children and youth.
* knows human learning and development;
* promotes active student involvement in the learning process.
B. Characteristics of school climate and their impact on the learning environment
of the school.
* participates in educational inquiry and research;
* demonstrates familiarity with instructional research;
* applies findings from appropriate educational research;
* implements collaborative classroom management strategies;
* organizes and manages a positive learning environment;
* establishes clear and high academic and social expectations;
* involves parents in the learning process;
* explains and promotes the mission of the school for the students;
* practices professional ethics;
* understands human relations;
* applies conflict resolution and crisis management strategies.
C. Methods and practices of teaching including the phases of planning, delivery,
and assessment.
* knows reasoning and applies the problem-solving tools of math, science,
and language;
* uses language and math skills properly;
* knows subject material and how it relates to other disciplines;
* knows instructional theories, technologies, practices;
* selects appropriate teaching techniques and resources;
* models critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
* identifies and assesses the needs of all students;
* plans learning strategies based upon student needs.
D. Processes of curriculum development, implementation, and assessment within
the classroom setting and across more complex school settings.
* understands the process for curriculum development;
* demonstrates skill in implementation of curriculum;
* assess and then adapts curriculum.