Achievement of the BSSEM goals is brought about by attention to the InTASC-based learner outcomes entrenched in SKC’s teacher preparation that follow:
1. Learner Development
A math teacher understands how children learn and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
2. Learner Differences
A math teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
3. Learning Environments
A math teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
4. Content Knowledge
A math teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
5. Application of Content
A math teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
6. Assessment
A math teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decisions making.
7. Planning for Instruction
A math teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
8. Instructional Strategies
A math teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to development deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
9. Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
A math teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
10. Leadership and Collaboration
A math teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.