Five Core Proposition NBPTS descriptions

What is the meaning to:

1. Teachers are committed to students and their learning.
Student and parent can expect to be treated fairly and to have academic/learning needs met, to have feelings validated and having knowledge accessible. Parents can feel at ease and can voice their concerns if their children’s needs are not met. Parent can expect to communicate their children’s needs to the teacher. Teachers can feel accountable, connected with other professionals, respect for self and others, remain updated, asking questions to the students/parents. To the profession, having a community of learners with shared expectations, social value is increased if everyone is committed to learning, shared expectations, communication amongst schools/staff. Politically, creation and strong union
Skils: open minded, sensitive, aware, questioning, knowledge of and teaching styles and strategies towards diversity to facilitate learning, positive attitude

2. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.
Students can trust that what they are learning are current and thorough, the teacher know what they are talking about and can connect to their learning and teacher, and be guided to answers. The parent can expect their children are directed appropriately. Teachers must do what it takes to be updated on their subjects and constantly questioning. The profession can expect teachers can be (all of the above.)
Skills: open minded, flexible, lifelong-learning attitude, ability to show mastery of subject, ability to communicate and connect effectively with students

3.Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
Students can expect to be captivated, guided, and evaluated by self and others. They can expect a safe, organized, and disciplined environment. Parents can expect their child will be safe and learn self-discipline, and be assessed. Teachers will
Skills:caring, creative, organized, manage, working relationship with all

4. Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.

Identify specific knowledge, skills, and disposition (frame of mind, attitude) that support accomplished practice, while emphasizing the holistic nature of teaching

Knowledge: teaching styles, diversity, subject matter, news
Skills: communicate, questioning, flexible, knowledge teaching styles, manage classrooms, organized, connect to others
Disposition: Creative, positive attitudes, caring, open-minded, curious