Manchester College Department of Education

Goals and Objectives,

based on the INTASC Principles

Curriculum    Assessment    Relationships    Environment

 

Each Manchester College Teacher Candidate…

 constructs and delivers appropriate curriculum for P-12 students.

Curriculum-

C1- Plans informative, developmentally appropriate lessons and/or units

INTASC 2, 3, 4, 7  NBPTS 1,2

C2- Teaches subject matter accurately to insure that students can meet P-12 academic standards

 INTASC 1, 3, 4, 7 NBPTS 1,2

C3- Uses interdisciplinary instruction as appropriate

INTASC 1, 7 NBPTS 1,2

C4- Addresses subject matter from various points of view

 INTASC 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 NBPTS 1,2

C5- Teaches students to use critical thinking and problem solving strategies

INTASC 4, 5, 7 NBPTS1,2

C6- Uses effective questioning strategies

 INTASC 4, 5, 7 NBPTS 1,2

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…assesses students’ learning and development with a variety of measures to aid in appropriate and effective instructional planning

Assessment-

A1- Develops appropriate tools to assess learning

 INTASC 4, 8 NBPTS 3

A2- Assesses learning through standardized and/or teacher constructed tests to drive future instruction

INTASC 8 NBPTS 3

A3- Assesses learning through appropriate alternative measures to drive future instruction

INTASC 4, 8 NBPTS 3

A4- Uses a variety of appropriate, authentic assessment tools and methods

INTASC 4, 8 NBPTS 3

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…establishes professional and reciprocal relationships with others invested in P-12 students’ learning

Relationships-

R1- Demonstrates sensitivity for diversity with students, colleagues, parents, college faculty, and/or community agencies 

INTASC 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 NBPTS 5

R2- Demonstrates with full awareness of ethical and legal responsibilities of teachers

INTASC 7, 8, 9 NBPTS 4,5

R3- Values life-long learning, personal/professional development, and/or service orientation

INTASC 9 NBPTS 4, 5

R4- Models appropriate oral communication skills

 INTASC 6 NBPTS 1,2

R5- Models appropriate written communication skills

INTASC 6 NBPTS 1, 2

R6- Motivates students to learn individually, collaboratively, and cooperatively

INTASC 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 NBPTS 1,2, 3

R7- Plans lessons in collaborative teams I

NTASC 6, 10 NBPTS 5

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…creates positive and caring environments for student development and learning

Environment-

E1- Differentiates learning opportunities that respond to individual learning styles and learning challenges

INTASC 2, 3, 4, 5 NBPTS 1, 2, 3

E2- Uses a variety of teaching methods and materials

INTASC 2, 3, 4 NBPTS 1, 2, 3

E3- Uses a variety of appropriate media and technology

INTASC 2, 3, 4 NBPTS 1, 2, 3

E4- Keeps records to monitor, document, and report student progress

INTASC 8, 10 NBPTS 1, 3

E5- Manages student behavior in positive, safe ways

INTASC 2, 5 NBPTS 1,3

E6- Models conflict resolution skills

 INTASC 2, 5, 8 NBPTS 1, 3

E7- Engages in research and reflection on best practices in teaching strategies

INTASC 1, 2, 7, 9 NBPTS 4, 5

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