SCHOLARSHIP - Commitment to current research and wisdom of practice
Subject Matter The candidate is a professional educator who understands the central concepts, inquiry methods, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the subject matter meaningful for students.
Human Development and Learning The candidate is a professional educator who understands the stages and ways children and adolescents develop and learn and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, personal, and career awareness and development.
Instructional Planning The candidate is a professional educator who plans instruction based upon the Oklahoma core curriculum and school curriculum, the teaching and learning process, subject matter, the abilities and differences of students, and the community.
Classroom Motivation and Management The candidate is a professional educator who motivates and manages behavior using current best practices and creates a learning environment that encourages self-motivation, positive social interaction, and active engagement in learning.
Communication Skills The candidate is a professional educator who understands and uses effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
Multiple Instructional Strategies The candidate is a professional educator who understands curriculum integration and uses a variety of instructional strategies to help students develop lifelong learning habits of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills, including the effective use of technology.
Multiple Assessment Strategies The candidate is a professional educator who uses a variety of assessment strategies and adapts instruction based upon assessment and reflection to ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.
Impact on Student Learning The candidate is a professional educator who has a positive impact on student learning by using current research-based best practices, develops lifelong learning habits in his/her students, and makes learning enjoyable.
Oklahoma Teacher Evaluation The candidate is a professional educator who understands the Oklahoma state teacher evaluation process, “Oklahoma Criteria for Effective Teaching Performance,” and how to incorporate these criteria in instructional strategies.
DIVERSITY - Commitment to the needs of a culturally pluralistic society
Diverse Individual Needs The candidate is a professional educator who understands and demonstrates a respect for the worth and contributions of all learners and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to the diversity in learning.
Multicultural Classroom The candidate is a professional educator who understands and appreciates cultural diversity in the classroom and provides learning experiences that draw upon the cultural experiences of his or her students.
COMMUNITY - Commitment to service and democratic ideals
Community Service and Partnerships The candidate is a professional educator who serves the community and fosters positive collaboration with school colleagues, parents/families, and community organizations, engaging them in support of student learning and well-being.
Legal Issues and Democratic Ideals The candidate is a professional educator who understands and abides by the legalities of teaching, including the rights and responsibilities of students, parents/families, and teachers, valuing justice and democratic ideals for all people.
REFLECTION - Commitment to lifelong learning and reflective practice
Lifelong Learning and Reflective Practice The candidate is a professional educator who engages in lifelong learning and reflective practice, including evaluation of the effects of his/her choices and actions on students, parents, colleagues, and other professionals in the learning community and modifies those actions when necessary.
EXCELLENCE – Commitment to professional development and the excellence of the Master Teacher, Jesus Christ
Professional Development The candidate is a professional educator who engages in research and continued professional growth.
Christ-like Leadership and Professionalism The candidate is a professional educator who exhibits effective Christ-like leadership through dispositions and professionalism.
