Knowledge Indicators
What principles and strategies should a competent teacher understand?
The principles of and strategies for effective classroom and behavior management
Examples of behaviors where a teacher would need to consider laws, rules, and ethics before intervening
bullying, crisis intervention, physical restraints
What should a teacher’s learning environment look like?
safe and healthy
What should a teacher do to develop the motivation for learning?
engage studnets in individual and group learning activities
What should a competent teacher know about groups?
Understand how groups function in a society and how they're influenced by individuals?
What are the two types of student data a teacher should use to design and implement behavior management strategies?
formative and summative
What do teachers need to establish to reach classroom goals?
clear expectations, procedures for communication and behavior, and a good physical setting
needs of all students, positive behavioral interventions, supports
What should a teacher know when assigning groups?
How to assign groups where students work cooperatively and productively
What do teachers need to assess to best meet a student’s individual needs?
The instructional environment
Aspects of a smoothly functioning learning community
assume responsibility for themselves and one another, participate in decision-making, work collaboratively and independently, use appropriate technology, and engage in purposeful learning activities
What should be modified in the learning environment to facilitate appropriate behaviors?
schedule and physical arrangement
When a teacher analyzes the classroom environment, the decisions they make should enhance…
cultural and linguistic responsiveness, mutual respect, positive social relationships, student motivation, and classroom engagement
Why should a teacher analyze student behavior data?
How to best engage students in productive learning activies?
organizes, allocates, and manages time, materials, technology, and physical space