Standard IV: Teachers Facilitate Learning For Their Students
Element A: Teachers know the ways in which learning takes place, and they know the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students
- Participating in grade level/team meetings to discuss differentiating instruction plans
- Acknowledging and internalizing the need to differentiate based on population diversity
- Leading and conducting staff development on differentiation instruction
- Reading and sharing current research on differentiation strategies
Element B: Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students
- Using data to modify instruction for individuals or small groups
- Using small temporary skill groups when appropriate to meet objectives
- Supporting other teachers in the planning process
- Monitoring trends in student performance so as to identify strengths and weaknesses in individual students and modify instruction for each child
- Focusing instruction to meet EOG goals as prescribed by SIP plan
- Planning always reflects and embraces cultural diversity and awareness
Element C: Teachers use a variety of instructional materials
- Exploring and integrating new technology into lessons consistently
- Conducting staff development at the school concerning differentiation and student development
Element D: Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their classrooms
- Guiding and encouraging students to ask higher level questions during class discussions
- Engaging students in the use of the internet for displaying data/ results from class activities
Element E: Teachers help students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Assigning teams of students to develop possible solutions to solve real life problems
Element F: Teachers help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities
- Providing feedback to students on cooperation, collaboration, and leadership on their team work
Element G:Teachers communicate effectively
- Encouraging students' ownership for solving problems
Element H: Teachers use a variety of materials to assess what each students learned.
- Modeling 21st century skills for colleagues
- Lead colleagues in best practices research
- Serving as formal and informal mentor for other staff