InTASC Resources Standard 8: Instructional Strategies pva

PVA

The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

Indicator 8.1.a

The teacher uses appropriate strategies and resources to adapt instruction to the needs of individuals and groups of learners.

Performance

Progression

Level 0	The teacher candidate does not or seldom manages the learning environment, organizing, allocating and coordinating resources (e.g., time, space, materials) to promote learner engagement and minimize loss of instructional time.
Level 1	The teacher candidate manages the learning environment, organizing, allocating and coordinating resources (e.g., time, space, materials) to promote learner engagement and minimize loss of instructional time.
Level 2	The teacher candidate actively involves learners in managing the learning environment and making full use of instructional time. S/he employs strategies to build learner self-direction and ownership of learning. The teacher candidate provides options and resources to engage learners with subject matter and to develop their skills in both collaborative and self-directed learning.
Level 3	The teacher candidate supports learners’ independence and self-direction in identifying their learning needs, accessing resources, and using time to accelerate their learning.

Indicator 8.1.k

The teacher knows how to apply a range of developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate instructional strategies to achieve learning goals.

Essential Knowledge

Progression

Level 0	The teacher candidate does not or seldom manages the learning environment, organizing, allocating and coordinating resources (e.g., time, space, materials) to promote learner engagement and minimize loss of instructional time.
Level 1	The teacher candidate manages the learning environment, organizing, allocating and coordinating resources (e.g., time, space, materials) to promote learner engagement and minimize loss of instructional time.
Level 2	The teacher candidate actively involves learners in managing the learning environment and making full use of instructional time. S/he employs strategies to build learner self-direction and ownership of learning. The teacher candidate provides options and resources to engage learners with subject matter and to develop their skills in both collaborative and self-directed learning.
Level 3	The teacher candidate supports learners’ independence and self-direction in identifying their learning needs, accessing resources, and using time to accelerate their learning.

Indicator 8.1.l

The teacher knows when and how to use appropriate strategies to differentiate instruction and engage all learners in complex thinking and meaningful task.

Essential Knowledge

Progression

Level 0	The teacher candidate does not or seldom manages the learning environment, organizing, allocating and coordinating resources (e.g., time, space, materials) to promote learner engagement and minimize loss of instructional time.
Level 1	The teacher candidate manages the learning environment, organizing, allocating and coordinating resources (e.g., time, space, materials) to promote learner engagement and minimize loss of instructional time.
Level 2	The teacher candidate actively involves learners in managing the learning environment and making full use of instructional time. S/he employs strategies to build learner self-direction and ownership of learning. The teacher candidate provides options and resources to engage learners with subject matter and to develop their skills in both collaborative and self-directed learning.
Level 3	The teacher candidate supports learners’ independence and self-direction in identifying their learning needs, accessing resources, and using time to accelerate their learning.

Indicator 8.1.m

The teacher understands how multiple forms of communication (oral, written, nonverbal, digital, visual) convey ideas, foster self expression and build relationships.

Essential Knowledge

Progression

Level 0	The teacher candidate does not or seldom manages the learning environment, organizing, allocating and coordinating resources (e.g., time, space, materials) to promote learner engagement and minimize loss of instructional time.
Level 1	The teacher candidate manages the learning environment, organizing, allocating and coordinating resources (e.g., time, space, materials) to promote learner engagement and minimize loss of instructional time.
Level 2	The teacher candidate actively involves learners in managing the learning environment and making full use of instructional time. S/he employs strategies to build learner self-direction and ownership of learning. The teacher candidate provides options and resources to engage learners with subject matter and to develop their skills in both collaborative and self-directed learning.
Level 3	The teacher candidate supports learners’ independence and self-direction in identifying their learning needs, accessing resources, and using time to accelerate their learning.