National Boards Middle Childhood Generalist
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Core Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning. - ANSWER
Teachers base their practice on the belief that all students can learn and meet high
expectations.
Teachers understand how students develop and learn.
Core Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those
subjects to students. - ANSWER Teachers have a rich understanding of the subjects
they teach and how it is organized.
Teachers possess a depth of knowledge in regard to bringing subject matter to
students.
Teachers adjust their own practice to accommodate student needs.
Core Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student
learning. - ANSWER Teachers serve as facilitators of student learning within an
ever-changing instructional environment.
Teachers establish a warm and safe learning environment.
Teachers assess students as individuals and as a whole.
Core Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from
experience. - ANSWER Teachers have a professional rationale to become "forever"
learners of their profession.
, Teachers seek out experiences to develop their learning.
Core Proposition 5: Teachers are members of the learning community. - ANSWER
Teachers are active members of their learning communities.
Teachers can become agents for specialized school and community resources.
Standard I: Knowledge of Students - ANSWER Accomplished teachers utilize their
knowledge of child development, their knowledge of students as individuals, and their
knowledge of students as learners to develop and strengthen relationships that
enhance learning.
Standard II: Respect for Diversity - RESPONSE Accomplished teachers respect and
understand the complex nature of diversity. They make sure all students have
opportunities to access the knowledge, skills, and understandings they need to become
caring and thoughtful participants in global cititzenry.
Standard III: Creating an Environment for Learning - ANSWER Accomplished teachers
establish and maintain safe and respectful learning communities that foster
relationships and create climates that promote student engagement in learning.
Standard IV: Knowledge of Content and Curriculum - ANSWER Accomplished teachers
draw on and expand their knowledge of content and curriculum to determine what is
important for students to learn and experience within and across the subject areas of
the middle childhood years.
Standard V: Instructional Decision Making - ANSWER Accomplished teachers are
effective instructional decision makers. They use a process of assessing, planning,
implementing, and reflecting to guide teaching and learning.
Standard VI: Partnership and Outreach - ANSWER Accomplished teachers establish and
maintain partnerships with families and the greater community to enhance teaching and
Standards 100% Verified Latest Update
Core Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning. - ANSWER
Teachers base their practice on the belief that all students can learn and meet high
expectations.
Teachers understand how students develop and learn.
Core Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those
subjects to students. - ANSWER Teachers have a rich understanding of the subjects
they teach and how it is organized.
Teachers possess a depth of knowledge in regard to bringing subject matter to
students.
Teachers adjust their own practice to accommodate student needs.
Core Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student
learning. - ANSWER Teachers serve as facilitators of student learning within an
ever-changing instructional environment.
Teachers establish a warm and safe learning environment.
Teachers assess students as individuals and as a whole.
Core Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from
experience. - ANSWER Teachers have a professional rationale to become "forever"
learners of their profession.
, Teachers seek out experiences to develop their learning.
Core Proposition 5: Teachers are members of the learning community. - ANSWER
Teachers are active members of their learning communities.
Teachers can become agents for specialized school and community resources.
Standard I: Knowledge of Students - ANSWER Accomplished teachers utilize their
knowledge of child development, their knowledge of students as individuals, and their
knowledge of students as learners to develop and strengthen relationships that
enhance learning.
Standard II: Respect for Diversity - RESPONSE Accomplished teachers respect and
understand the complex nature of diversity. They make sure all students have
opportunities to access the knowledge, skills, and understandings they need to become
caring and thoughtful participants in global cititzenry.
Standard III: Creating an Environment for Learning - ANSWER Accomplished teachers
establish and maintain safe and respectful learning communities that foster
relationships and create climates that promote student engagement in learning.
Standard IV: Knowledge of Content and Curriculum - ANSWER Accomplished teachers
draw on and expand their knowledge of content and curriculum to determine what is
important for students to learn and experience within and across the subject areas of
the middle childhood years.
Standard V: Instructional Decision Making - ANSWER Accomplished teachers are
effective instructional decision makers. They use a process of assessing, planning,
implementing, and reflecting to guide teaching and learning.
Standard VI: Partnership and Outreach - ANSWER Accomplished teachers establish and
maintain partnerships with families and the greater community to enhance teaching and
