Wisconsin Education Standards
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:
- The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and
structures of the disciplines she or he teaches and can create learning
experiences that make these aspects of subject
matter meaningful for pupils.
- The teacher understands how children with broad
ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports
their intellectual, social, and personal development.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The teacher organizes and plans systematic
instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils,
the community, and curriculum goals.
- The teacher understands and uses formal and
informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the
continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
- The teacher is a reflective practitioner
who continually evaluates the effects 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.
- The teacher fosters relationships
with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community
to support pupil learning and well-being and acts with integrity, fairness
and in an ethical manner.
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Posted August 7, 2001
