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Competency 001:
Human Development |
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Definition
| The teacher understands human development processes and applies this knowledge to plan instruction and ongoing assessment that motivate students and are responsive to their developmental characteristics and needs. |
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Competency 002:
Multiculturalism & Educational Opportunities for All Students |
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| The teacher understands student diversity and knows how to plan learning experiences and design assessments that are responsive to differences among students and that promote all students learning. |
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Competency 003:
Implementing Effective, Responsive Instruction and Assessment |
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Definition
| The teacher understands procedures for designing effective and coherent instruction and assessment based on appropriate learning goals and objectives. |
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Competency 004:
How Learning Occurs |
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| The teacher understands learning processes and factors that impact student learning and demonstrates this knowledge by planning effective, engaging instruction and appropriate assessments. |
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Competency 005:
The Importance of a Positive Classroom Environment to Enhance Academic Achievement and to Promote Effective Social Interactions. |
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| The teacher knows how to establish a classroom climate that fosters learning, equity, and excellence and uses this knowledge to create a physical and emotional environment that is safe and productive. |
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Competency 006:
Managing Student Behavior |
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| The teacher understands strategies for creating an organized and productive environment and for managing student behavior. |
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Competency 007:
Principles and Strategies for Effective Communications |
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Definition
| The teacher understands and applies principles and strategies for communicating effectively in varied teaching and learning contexts. |
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Competency 008:
Student Motivation and Engagement |
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Definition
| The teacher provides appropriate instruction that actively engages students in the learning process. |
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Competency 009:
Technology |
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Definition
| The teacher incorporates the effective use of technology to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate instruction for all students. |
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Competency 010:
Assessment |
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Definition
| The teacher monitors student performance and achievement; provides students with timely, high-quality feedback; and responds flexibly to promote learning for all students. |
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Competency 011:
Increasing Parental Involvement |
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Definition
| The teacher understands the importance of family involvement in children’s education and knows how to interact and communicate effectively with families. |
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Competency 012:
Reflective Practice and Professional Responsibilities |
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| The teacher enhances professional knowledge an skills by effectively interacting with other members of the educational community and participating in various types of professional activities. |
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Competency 013:
Legal and Ethical Issues in Education |
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| The teacher understands and adheres to legal and ethical requirements for educators and is knowledgeable of the structure of education in Texas. |
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