Teachers collaborate with their colleagues, are selfaware in their interpersonal interactions, and are open to constructive feedback from peers and administrators. 321 0 obj <> endobj Understands that young children think concretely and rely primarily on motor and sensory input and direct experience for development of skills and knowledge and uses this understanding to plan effective, developmentally appropriate learning experiences and assessments. Knows and adheres to legal and ethical requirements regarding the use of educational resources and technologies (e.g., copyright, Fair Use, data security, privacy, acceptable use policies). Teachers acquire, analyze, and use background information (familial, cultural, educational, linguistic, and developmental characteristics) to engage students in learning. Subscribe to updates from TEA. Austin, Texas, United States. 5.2 Teachers set individual and group learning goals for students by using preliminary data and communicate these goals with students and families to ensure mutual understanding of expectations. Both of Uses appropriate language and formats to provide students with timely, effective feedback that is accurate, constructive, substantive and specific. Teachers cultivate student ownership in developing classroom culture and norms. Teachers engage in relevant, targeted professional learning opportunities that align with their professional growth goals and their students' academic and socialemotional needs. Allocates time appropriately within lessons and units, including providing adequate opportunities for students to engage in reflection, self-assessment and closure. x0 The teacher creates a classroom environment of respect and rapport that fosters a positive climate for learning, equity and excellence. Uses knowledge of cognitive changes in students in early childhood through adolescence (e.g., from an emphasis on concrete thinking to the emergence and refinement of abstract thinking and reasoning, increased ability to engage in reflective thinking, increased focus on the world beyond the school setting) to plan developmentally appropriate instruction and assessment that promote learning and development. %%EOF are the state standards for what students should know and be able to do. Mcneil High School. Each The following documents provide the elementary TEKS compiled by grade level: Curriculum Standards and Student Support Divisioncurriculum@tea.texas.gov Communication Department. 1.5 Teachers promote complex, higher order thinking, leading class discussions and activities that provide opportunities for deeper learning. Position Summary: Our campus has an opening for a Math/Science Teacher for the 2023/24 school year. Teachers design lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners, adapting methods when appropriate. Mrs. Nelson is very tech-savvy and uses many forms of social media to communicate with her parents and students. ]]p+OUtlR7\PArg} of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government. Teaches, models and monitors organizational and time-management skills at an age-appropriate level (e.g., establishing regular places for classroom toys and materials for young children, keeping related materials together, using organizational tools, using effective strategies for locating information and organizing information systematically). Understands the importance of self-directed learning and plans instruction and assessment that promote students' motivation and their sense of ownership of and responsibility for their own learning. I use these measures to examine the distribution of KISS across schools, within schools, and within classrooms, as well as to investigate potential KISS development mechanisms and instructional uses. The content covered by this exam is organized into broad areas of content called SK$Il6EW|8VYN `q(/YGC=.H|?\7;b$m. Teachers integrate the use of oral, written, graphic, kinesthetic, and/or tactile methods to teach key concepts. Prairie View, Texas. Teachers understand, actively anticipate, and adapt instruction to address common misunderstandings and preconceptions. %PDF-1.7 % Teachers set high expectations and create challenging learning experiences for students, encouraging them to apply disciplinary and crossdisciplinary knowledge to realworld problems. Teachers create a community of learners in an inclusive environment that views differences in learning and background as educational assets. This is true despite nearly three decades of interventions and pol-icies designed, respectively, to improve teachers' knowledge of students and to highlight the role of such teacher knowledge in student learning. Advocates for students and for the profession in various situations. trailer Teachers cultivate student ownership in developing classroom culture and norms. Demonstrates knowledge of students with diverse personal and social characteristics (e.g., those related to ethnicity, gender, language background, exceptionality) and the significance of student diversity for teaching, learning and assessment. xNRH@^:5`0bB2@a 4nTmG}lW/C~=e$*wRbgFGTlr1#9Q2Q2lB 9AU^/Rx^Qz7:;YNHc=Xl!K2x`1m>^L:L)QrEp(a g~Ke|Zj7r9D@(*8:Q5sqfzHVev$,R~JWv{Ipru8 Teachers adjust content delivery in response to student progress through the use of developmentally appropriate strategies that maximize student engagement. Teachers communicate with students and families regularly about the importance of collecting data and monitoring progress of student outcomes, sharing timely and comprehensible feedback so they understand students' goals and progress. The cognitive, J`8a&G9hJ [2PQ,aCae 0!QS{'Bnl8&. TNT 700.2P KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT NEEDS Effective teaching begins with understanding your students: how they learn, their background and issues that they might face. Understands the role of learning theory in the instructional process and uses instructional strategies and appropriate technologies to facilitate student learning (e.g., connecting new information and ideas to prior knowledge, making learning meaningful and relevant to students). Teachers encourage all students to overcome obstacles and remain persistent in the face of challenges, providing them with support in achieving their goals. Uses knowledge of the developmental characteristics and needs of students in early childhood through grade 4 to plan meaningful, integrated and active learning and play experiences that promote the development of the whole child. Teachers use a range of instructional strategies, appropriate to the content area, to make subject matter accessible to all students. Teachers maximize instructional time, including managing transitions. Provides focused, targeted and systematic second language acquisition instruction to English-language learners in grade 3 or higher who are at the beginning or intermediate level of English-language proficiency in reading and/or writing in accordance with the ELPS. 32 . Teachers plan student groupings, including pairings and individualized and small-group instruction, to facilitate student learning. Knows the ELPS in the domains of listening and speaking in accordance with the proficiency-level descriptors for the beginning, intermediate, advanced and advanced-high levels. Effectively uses family support resources (e.g., community, interagency) to enhance family involvement in student learning. 6.4 Teachers model ethical and respectful behavior and demonstrate integrity in all situations. The 100 selected-response questions are based on the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC12 test framework and cover grades EC12. 5.4 Teachers utilize the data they collect and analyze to inform their instructional strategies and adjust short- and long-term plans accordingly. All teachers collaborate and communicate both locally and globally using digital tools and resources to reinforce and promote learning. Interacts appropriately with all families, including those that have diverse characteristics, backgrounds and needs. Texas teachers, principals, and representatives from higher education and educator organizations revised the state's 1997 Texas teacher standards to address six broad standards for performance: Instructional Planning and Delivery; Knowledge of Students and Student Learning; Content Knowledge and Expertise; Learning . Teachers communicate regularly, clearly, and appropriately with parents and families about student progress, providing detailed and constructive feedback and partnering with families in furthering their students achievement goals. Communicate with case managers and/or teachers involved with a student when problems arise to help better that students learning and effective ways to meet the student needs. Teachers exhibit a comprehensive understanding of their content, discipline, and related pedagogy as demonstrated through the quality of the design and execution of lessons and their ability to match objectives and activities to relevant state standards, such as Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and College and Career Readiness Standards. Knows characteristics of physical spaces that are safe and productive for learning, recognizes the benefits and limitations of various arrangements of furniture in the classroom and applies strategies for organizing the physical environment to ensure physical accessibility and facilitate learning in various instructional contexts. Knows how to use productivity tools to collaborate and communicate information in various formats (e.g., slide show, multimedia presentation, and newsletter) and applies procedures for publishing information in various ways (e.g., printed copy, monitor display, Internet document, and video). The contents of this site were developed under grant number S283B120040 from the U.S. Department of Education. Teachers seek to lead other adults on campus through professional learning communities, grade- or subject-level team leadership, committee membership, or other opportunities. Demonstrates knowledge of the characteristics, uses, advantages and limitations of various assessment methods and strategies, including technological methods and methods that reflect real-world applications. Domain 2 TITLE: Knowledge of Students and Student Learning. (512) 463-9581. Analyzes ways in which various teacher roles (e.g., facilitator, lecturer) and student roles (e.g., active learner, observer, group participant) impact student learning. Identifies and addresses equity issues related to the use of technology. All Rights Reserved. In this paper, we provide evidence on . Teachers understand, actively anticipate, and adapt instruction to address common misunderstandings and preconceptions. startxref Understands ways in which student involvement in risky behaviors (e.g., drug and alcohol use, gang involvement) impacts development and learning. Teachers set individual and group learning goals for students by using preliminary data and communicate these goals with students and families to ensure mutual understanding of expectations. In the course, TCR 300. Demonstrates clear, accurate communication in the teaching and learning process and uses language that is appropriate to students' ages, interests and backgrounds. Understands and uses professional development resources (e.g., mentors and other support systems, conferences, online resources, workshops, journals, professional associations, coursework) to enhance knowledge, pedagogical skills and technological expertise. The objective of this study is to explore the perception of teachers, parents and students' regarding implementation of a school-based lifesaving skills program and help predict potential barriers and solutions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7.1 percent of children aged three to seventeen have been diagnosed with anxiety. All teachers use and promote creative thinking and innovative processes to construct knowledge, generate new ideas, and create products. Understands that the middle-level years are a transitional stage in which students may exhibit characteristics of both older and younger children and that these are critical years for developing important skills and attitudes (e.g., working and getting along with others, appreciating diversity, making a commitment to continued schooling). Incorporates students' different approaches to learning (e.g., auditory, visual, tactile, kinesthetic) into instructional practices. Establishes a classroom climate that emphasizes collaboration and supportive interactions, respect for diversity and individual differences and active engagement in learning by all students. To estimate the effect of KISS on student learning, I use a set of student and subject fixed effects models that control for the non-random sorting of students into classrooms, average differences in how well teachers know particular children, and baseline achievement. At a Texas community college, stakeholders wanted to strengthen the financial literacy module offered in the student development course for undergraduates. Recognizes the wide range of individual developmental differences that characterizes students in early childhood through grade 12 and the implications of this developmental variation for instructional planning. Teachers regularly compare their curriculum scope and sequence with student data to ensure they are on track and make adjustments as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of basic terms and concepts of current technology, systems, and operations (e.g., hardware, software applications and functions, input/output devices, networks, and basic design principles). Nelly did not pass the state standardized math test, With this test not being passed Nelly will have a hard time in math class, Nelly is living with grandparents due to her mother being in jail, This issue could result in her missing her mom and constantly thinking about her, She lives in an environment where crime is very high, Living in a high crime environment can cause Nelly not to get enough sleep before, Nelly doesnt live near a grocery store and may not be getting the, Coming to school hungry can affect her ability to pay attention in class, With all these issues (stated in slide 2) that Nelly is facing at home. Teachers develop learning plans and set academic as well as socialemotional learning goals for each student in response to previous outcomes from formal and informal assessments. Teachers communicate with students and families regularly about the importance of collecting data and monitoring progress of student outcomes, sharing timely and comprehensible feedback so they understand students goals and progress. Teachers identify readiness for learning and understand how development in one area may affect students performance in other areas. Uses resources and support systems effectively (e.g., mentors, service centers, state initiatives, universities) to address professional development needs. 0 UNT has implemented the Texas Teaching Standards through the implementation of TTESS as its evaluation tool. Teachers effectively communicate goals, expectations, and objectives to help all students reach high levels of achievement. The teacher uses formal and informal methods to measure student progress, then manages and analyzes student data to inform instruction. Grades 7-12 classroom teachers work to ensure high levels of learning and achievement outcomes for all students, taking into consideration each student's educational and developmental backgrounds and focusing on each student's needs. Special education laws guide the work of educators as they identify students who have disabilities. Teachers facilitate each student's learning by employing evidencebased practices and concepts related to learning and socialemotional development. Teachers communicate regularly, clearly, and appropriately with parents and families about student progress, providing detailed and constructive feedback and partnering with families in furthering their students' achievement goals. Teachers make appropriate and authentic connections across disciplines, subjects, and students real world experiences. 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