. . . then think about professional standards and how your
work fits into these important concepts
INTASC Principles
a summary phrase of each principle
follows it in blue
1. The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and
structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create
learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter
meaningful for students. Knowledge
2. The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning
opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal development. Child development
3. The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to leaning and creates
instructional opportunities that are adapted to
diverse learners. Respond to student
differences
4. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to
encourage students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills. Vary instruction
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. Interaction and motivation
6. The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media
communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and
supportive interaction in the classroom. Communication
7. The teacher plans instruction bases upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the
community, and curriculum goals. Planning
8. The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and
ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of the learner.
Assessing
9. The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her
choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning
community and who actively seek out opportunities to grow professionally. Reflecting
10. The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents and agencies in the larger
community to support students. Community
Match your teaching activities, lessons,
and behaviors that relate to standards . . .
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Put your ideas into paragraphs
Draft your philosophy from this outline using the standards you have
demonstrated as themes emphasizing your beliefs about teaching,
children, content, and learning. Have professional mentors and peers
react to your ideas.
