Appendix A-1
Wisconsin Department
of Public Instruction – Teacher Standards – PI
34.02 *
PI
34.02 Teacher 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:
(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.
(2)
The teacher understands how children
with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction
that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(7)
The teacher organizes and plans systematic
instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils,
the community, and curriculum goals.
(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.
(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.
(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.
* Chapter PI 34
of Wisconsin Administrative Code, relating to teacher education
program approval and licenses, can be viewed at the Wisconsin
Department of Public Instruction Web site: http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlsis/tel/newrules.html.
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