Competency 001

THE TEACHER UNDERSTANDS HUMAN DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESSES AND

APPLIES THIS KNOWLEDGE TO PLAN INSTRUCTION AND ONGOING
ASSESSMENT THAT MOTIVATE STUDENTS AND ARE RESPONSIVE TO THEIR
DEVELOPMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS AND NEEDS.

The way I understand this is that the teacher should know the development process
and apply it to his/her teaching, that way the teacher can motivate the students.

Competency 002
THE TEACHER UNDERSTANDS STUDENT DIVERSITY AND KNOWS HOW TO
PLAN LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND DESIGN ASSESSMENTS THAT ARE
RESPONSIVE TO DIFFERENCES AMONG STUDENTS AND THAT PROMOTE
ALL STUDENTS LEARNING.
The teacher knows that everyone is a different race and can plan so that all the students can
learn the way they need to.

Competency 003
THE TEACHER UNDERSTANDS PROCEDURES FOR DESIGNING EFFECTIVE
AND COHERENT INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT BASED ON
APPROPRIATE LEARNING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
The teacher make the instruction and assessment understandable for the students so they can
learn the correct things.

Competency 004
THE TEACHER UNDERSTANDS LEARNING PROCESSES AND FACTORS THAT
IMPACT STUDENT LEARNING AND DEMONSTRATES THIS KNOWLEDGE BY
PLANNING EFFECTIVE, ENGAGING INSTRUCTION AND APPROPRIATE
ASSESSMENTS.
The teacher understands that he /she needs to plan according to what the students need to learn.

Competency 006
THE TEACHER UNDERSTANDS STRATEGIES FOR CREATING AN
ORGANIZED AND PRODUCTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND FOR
MANAGING STUDENT BEHAVIOR.
The teacher understands that if the environment of the classroom is organized and
clean then the students can learn effectively.

Competency 007
THE TEACHER UNDERSTANDS AND APPLIES PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES
FOR COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY IN VARIED TEACHING AND
LEARNING CONTEXTS.
The teacher understands that being able to communicate with his or her students is
necessary for teaching and learning to be absorbed the correct way.

Competency 008
THE TEACHER PROVIDES APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION THAT ACTIVELY
ENGAGES STUDENTS IN THE LEARNING PROCESS.
The teacher makes sure that the instruction are clear so that the students can engage
in the lesson and learn what they need to.

Competency 009
THE TEACHER INCORPORATES THE EFFECTIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO
PLAN, ORGANIZE, DELIVER AND EVALUATE INSTRUCTION FOR ALL
STUDENTS.
The teacher uses technology the correct way so he or she can plan, organize and
teach the lesson for all students.

Competency 010
THE TEACHER MONITORS STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT;
PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH TIMELY, HIGH-QUALITY FEEDBACK; AND
RESPONDS FLEXIBLY TO PROMOTE LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS.

The teacher keeps up with students achievements. He or she also gives feedback with
timely manner.

Competency 011
THE TEACHER UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY
INVOLVEMENT IN CHILDRENS EDUCATION AND KNOWS HOW TO
INTERACT AND COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH FAMILIES.
The teachers knows how the role of family plays in a childs school year. The teacher
also needs to be able to communicate well with the families.

Competency 012
THE TEACHER ENHANCES PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS BY
EFFECTIVELY INTERACTING WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE
EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY AND PARTICIPATING IN VARIOUS TYPES OF
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES.
The teacher knows how to interact with other coworkers and members of the
educational community, also helps and par takes in professional activates.

Competency 013
THE TEACHER UNDERSTANDS AND ADHERES TO LEGAL AND ETHICAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATORS AND IS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE
STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION IN TEXAS.
The teacher understands and follows the rules for educators set by the state of Texas.