Each domain consists of these statements that define the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that are required by teachers.
What are the Competency Statements?
100
The teacher can articulate not only what they are teaching but why they are teaching it.
How will the teacher demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter, Ontario curriculum, and educated-related legislation.
100
Instruction is differentiated to meet the needs of all learners.
How will the teacher demonstrate professional knowledge and understanding of pupil's curriculum, teaching practices, and classroom management to promote student achievement?
100
The teacher has shared new learning with staff.
How will a teacher demonstrate collaboration and evidence of a learning community in the classroom?
100
The teacher attends workshops and reads professional journals.
How does the teacher engage in on-going professional learning and applies it to improve his/her teaching practices?
200
Teachers show carefully planned units and lessons based on the board's planning requirements - agenda on the board.
How does the teacher show commitment to the well-being and development of all pupils?
200
The teacher understands the terms 'for', 'of' and 'as' learning.
How will the teacher demonstrate effective teaching and assessment practices?
200
The teacher uses ongoing reporting to keep both students and parents informed.
How does the teacher communicate with pupils, parents, and colleagues?
200
The teacher collaborates with division colleagues.
How does the teacher work with others to enhance pupil learning?
200
NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT ...
The teacher demonstrates ineffective teaching in relation to the competencies.
What is unsatisfactory?
300
Engaging students in learning.
How does the teacher show dedication in his/her effort to teach and support pupil learning?
300
There is a respectful environment where students seem happy and listen to each other's views.
How will the teacher demonstrate a variety of classroom management strategies?
300
There is evidence that assessment for learning is used to plan units and daily lesson plans.
How will the teacher demonstrate on-going assessment, evaluation of achievement, and regular reporting to parents and students?
300
NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT .....
The teacher shows effectiveness across all the competencies for experienced teachers.
What is satisfactory?
300
The teacher requires improvement in the competencies.
What is unsatisfactory?
400
The teacher is sensitive to the diversity of the students in the class.
How does a teacher demonstrate that he/she treats pupils equitably and with respect?
400
Students are motivated and engaged.
What is evident if the teacher is demonstrating that he/she knows how pupils learn and factors that influence pupil learning?
400
The teacher collaborates and consults with a variety of professionals to set individual student goals.
How does the teacher use reflection and continuous learning to adapt and refine his/her teaching practice?
400
The teacher uses effective teaching practice that enhances student success.
What is satisfactory?
400
Tonight I'm going to ____________.
What are your plans for this evening?
500
There is evidence that the learning connects to real-life situations.
What will the environment look like if it encourages students to be problem-solvers and life-long learners?
500
My last TPA was _________.
When was your last TPA?
500
The teacher uses technology to deliver instruction.
How does the teacher use technology?
500
The teacher's professional characteristics demonstrate effective practice.