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WI Teacher Standards
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To receive a license to teach in Wisconsin, an applicant shall
complete an approved program and demonstrate proficient performance in the
knowledge, skills and dispositions under all of the following standards. These
standards construct the backbone of our program and are infused across the
curriculum. Various activities and ideas examined throughout the School of
Education program are directly related to the focus of these ten principles. We
believe these principles are essential characteristics for effective classroom
teachers. Student competence in these standards will be demonstrated
through portfolios. Content knowledge shall be determined by passing
scores on standardized tests approved by the state superintendent which shall
include Wisconsin's
Model Academic Standards (link opens in
new browser window).
National
Board for Professional Teaching Standards:
Five Core Propositions (opens in new
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Standard 1: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of
inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can
create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter
meaningful for pupils.
Standard 2: The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of
ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual,
social, and personal development.
Standard 3: The teacher understands how pupils differ in their
approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can
adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with
disabilities and exceptionalities.
Standard 4: The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional
strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s
development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
Standard 5: The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group
motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages
positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and
self-motivation.
Standard 6: The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal
communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology
to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the
classroom.
Standard 7: The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction
based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and
curriculum goals.
Standard 8: The teacher understands and uses formal and informal
assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual,
social, and physical development of the pupil.
Standard 9: The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually
evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents,
professionals in the learning community and others and who actively
seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
Standard 10: The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues,
parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning
and well being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical
manner.
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