STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
BASED UPON
NATIONAL BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS | ASSESSMENT METHOD | DESIRED ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL | METHOD OF EVALUATION |
I.
Knowledge of Students
Accomplished teachers draw on their knowledge of
child development and their
relationships with students to understand their students’ abilities,
interests,
aspirations, and values.
| Critical Performance 1 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 1 |
| Critical Performance 3 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 3 |
| Critical Performance 4 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 4 |
II. Knowledge
of Content and Curriculum
Accomplished teachers draw on their knowledge of
subject matter and
curriculum to make sound decisions about what is important for students
to
learn within and across the subject areas of the middle childhood
curriculum. | Critical Performance 1 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 1 |
| Critical Performance 2 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 2 |
| Critical Performance 3 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 3 |
| Critical Performance 4 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 4 |
III. Learning
Environment
Accomplished teachers establish a caring,
inclusive, stimulating, and safe
school community where students can take intellectual risks, practice
democracy, and work collaboratively and independently. | Critical Performance 1 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 1 |
| Critical Performance 2 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 2 |
| Critical Performance 4 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 4 |
IV. Respect for Diversity
Accomplished teachers help students learn to
respect and appreciate
individual and group differences. | Critical Performance 1 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 1 |
| Critical Performance 4 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 4 |
V. Instructional Resources
Accomplished teachers create, assess, select, and adapt a rich and
varied
collection of materials and draw on other resources such as staff,
community
members, and students to support learning.
| Critical Performance 2 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 2 |
| Critical Performance 3 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 3 |
VI.
Meaningful Applications of Knowledge
Accomplished teachers engage students in learning
within and across the
disciplines and help students understand how the subjects they study
can be
used to explore important issues in their lives and the world around
them. | Critical Performance 1 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 1 |
| Critical Performance 2 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 2 |
| Critical Performance 4 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 4 |
VII. Multiple Paths to Knowledge
Accomplished teachers provide students with multiple paths needed to
learn
the central concepts in each school subject, explore important themes
and
topics that cut across subject areas, and build overall knowledge and
understanding. | Critical Performance 2 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 2 |
| Critical Performance 4 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 4 |
VIII. Assessment
Accomplished
teachers understand the strengths and weaknesses of
different
assessment methods, base their instruction on ongoing assessment, and
encourage
students to monitor their own learning. | Critical Performance 2 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 2 |
IX. Family Involvement
Accomplished teachers initiate positive, interactive relationships with
families as they participate in the education of their children. | Critical Performance 2 |
| Critical Performance Rubric 2 |
X.
Reflection
Accomplished teachers regularly analyze,
evaluate, reflect on, and strengthen the effectiveness and quality of
their
practice. | Critical Performance 1 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 1 |
| Critical Performance 2 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 2 |
| Critical Performance 3 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 3 |
| Critical Performance 4 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 4 |
XI.
Contributions to the Profession
Accomplished
teachers work with colleagues to improve schools and to advance
knowledge and
practice in their field. | Critical Performance 3 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 3 |
| Critical Performance 4 | Exemplary or Proficient Level | Critical Performance Rubric 4 |