Professional Teaching Standards
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Elevating Your Practice: Navigating the Landscape of Professional Teaching Standards
Presenter: [Your Name]
Date: [Date]
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Slide 1: Introduction
Presenter's Notes:
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Welcome, colleagues! Today, we'll delve into the professional standards that guide our teaching practice. Understanding these standards empowers us to continuously improve, enhance student learning, and elevate our profession.
Slide 2: InTASC Model Standards
Title: InTASC: Interstates Teacher Assessment Consortium & Assessment for Best Teaching Practices
Definition: (Bullet points)
- Developed by a nationwide consortium, these standards define 10 core areas of effective teaching.
- Applicable to all K-12 educators, regardless of subject matter.
- Focus on knowledge, skills, and dispositions for student-centered learning.
Presenter's Notes:
The InTASC model sets a national benchmark for effective teaching across all disciplines. These standards provide a common framework for professional development, evaluation, and ensuring quality education for all students.
Slide 3: Specialized Professional Association (SPA) Standards
Title: SPA Standards: Tailoring Professional Expectations to Content Areas
Definition: (Bullet points)
- Each professional association establishes standards specific to their respective discipline.
- Examples include NCTE for English, NCTM for math, and NCSS for social studies.
- Build upon the InTASC model, adding subject-specific knowledge and practices.
Presenter's Notes:
SPAs, like NCTE or NCSS, delve deeper into content-specific best practices. Their standards complement the InTASC model by outlining the unique knowledge, skills, and pedagogical approaches crucial for effective teaching within each discipline.
Slide 4: InTASC & SPA Standards: Collaboration and Data-Driven Planning
Title: Building Together: Collaboration and Data in Both Standards Sets
InTASC: (Bullet points)
- Standard 7: "Collaborate with colleagues, families, and the community."
- Emphasizes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and shared decision-making.
SPA: (Bullet points)
- Often specific standards on curriculum development and learning assessments.
- Encourage collaboration with colleagues to analyze data, refine instruction, and improve student outcomes.
Presenter's Notes:
Both InTASC and SPA standards highlight the importance of collaboration. InTASC focuses on broader partnerships, while SPAs may emphasize subject-specific collaboration around data-driven instructional planning and assessment.
Slide 5: Additional Themes in InTASC Standards
Title: InTASC: Knowledge, Skills, and Values for Effective Teaching
Themes: (Bullet points with brief explanations)
- Learner-Centered: Understanding diverse learners and designing responsive instruction.
- Content Mastery: Deep subject knowledge and effective pedagogical strategies.
- Assessment: Designing, implementing, and interpreting assessments for learning.
- Professionalism: Ethical conduct, lifelong learning, and commitment to the profession.
Presenter's Notes:
The InTASC standards encompass a range of themes beyond collaboration. They emphasize learner-centered approaches, content mastery, effective assessment, and continuous professional development, ensuring teachers possess the knowledge, skills, and values for impactful teaching.
Slide 6: Additional Themes in SPA Standards
Title: SPA Standards: Deep Dives into Subject-Specific Best Practices
Themes: (Bullet points with brief explanations, tailored to your content area)
- [Example theme 1 from your chosen SPA]: (e.g., Literacy development in NCTE standards)
- [Example theme 2 from your chosen SPA]: (e.g., Inquiry-based learning in NCSS standards)
- [Example theme 3 from your chosen SPA]: (e.g., Technology integration in NCTM standards)
Presenter's Notes:
Each SPA builds upon the InTASC themes by incorporating subject-specific best practices. Explore themes relevant to your content area, highlighting how the SPA standards equip educators with the unique knowledge and skills needed to excel in their discipline.
Slide 7: InTASC: Teacher Responsibility for Improvement and Advancement
Title: Leading the Way: InTASC Standards on Professional Growth and Leadership
Standards: (Bullet points)
- Standard 9: "Engage in self-reflection and professional development."
- Standard 10: "Model a professional attitude and ethical conduct."
Presenter's Notes:
The InTASC standards empower teachers to take ownership of their professional development. They emphasize self-reflection, continuous learning, and exemplary professional conduct, setting expectations for teachers to contribute to improving teaching practices and advancing the profession.
Slide 8: SPA Standards: Subject-Specific Leadership and Advocacy
Title: Champions of the Discipline: SPA Standards on Leadership and Advocacy