Correlation of INTASC Standards with Drake University School of Education, Teaching & Learning Dept. Guiding Principles

INTASC Standard	Description of Teacher Performance	Drake Guiding Principles
INTASC Standard 1	Understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the disciplines taught; creates learning experiences to make them meaningful to students	· Meet high professional standards in content knowledge · Facilitate learning processes for all students · Use critical thinking skills and contextual factors to effectively identify and solve problems · Model appropriate integration of technology
INTASC Standard 2	Understands how children learn and develop; provides learning opportunities that support their overall development	· Demonstrate knowledge of student developmental needs · Demonstrate pedagogical skills · Provide safe and secure environments for students
INTASC Standard 3	Understands how students differ in their approaches to learning; creates instructional opportunities adapted to diverse learners.	· Demonstrate knowledge of student developmental needs · Address the needs of special populations appropriately · Embrace the diversity of all people · Build and sustain positive relationships with students · Model appropriate integration of technology
INTASC Standard 4	Understands and uses variety of instructional strategies to encourage development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.	· Demonstrate pedagogical skills · Model appropriate integration of technology
INTASC Standard 5	Creates a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.	· Are open to and actively seek feedback from supervisors and peers
INTASC Standard 6	Uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction.	· Use critical thinking skills and contextual factors to effectively identify and solve problems · Provide leadership for the communities of learners including students, families, educators
INTASC Standard 7	Plans instruction based on knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.	· Facilitate learning processes for all students · Provide leadership for the communities of learners including students, families, educators
INTASC Standard 8	Understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure continuous overall development.	· Demonstrate competencies in planning, assessment, and instruction · Engage in the practice of continuous self-assessment through reflective decision making · Model appropriate integration of technology
INTASC Standard 9	Reflects on and evaluates the effects of choices and actions on others and seeks opportunities to grow professionally.	· Engage in the practice of continuous self-assessment through reflective decision making. · Engage in the practice of self assessment
INTASC Standard 10	Fosters relationships with colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community	· Provide leadership for the communities of learners including students, families, educators