Teacher Educator Standards

To help all teacher candidates and other school personnel impact student learning, accomplished teacher educators demonstrate the following nine standards:

  • STANDARD 1 Teaching Model teaching that demonstrates content and professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions reflecting research, proficiency with technology and assessment, and accepted best practices in teacher education.

  • STANDARD 2 Cultural Competence Apply cultural competence and promote social justice in teacher education.

  • STANDARD 3 Scholarship Engage in inquiry and contribute to scholarship that expands the knowledge base related to teacher education.

  • STANDARD 4 Professional Development Inquire systematically into, reflect on, and improve their own practice and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.

  • STANDARD 5 Program Development Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating teacher education programs that are rigorous, relevant, and grounded in theory, research, and best practice.

  • STANDARD 6 Collaboration Collaborate regularly and in significant ways with relevant stakeholders to improve teaching, research, and student learning.

  • STANDARD 7 Public Advocacy Serve as informed, constructive advocates for high quality education for all students.

  • STANDARD 8 Teacher Education Profession Contribute to improving the teacher education profession.

  • STANDARD 9 Vision Contribute to creating visions for teaching, learning, and teacher education that take into account such issues as technology, systemic thinking, and world views.

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