Components:
3a: Communicating Clearly and Accurately
• models good grammar and syntax in the school setting
• spells correctly
• writes legibly
• uses voice effectively through proper enunciation, volume, pitch, and speed
• expresses ideas clearly, concisely, accurately and logically
• communicates sensitively and equitably across diverse populations
3b: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
• asks questions at various cognitive levels to encourage higher levels of thinking
• employs divergent questions to bring in other perspectives
• asks questions that encourage exploration of content from different perspectives
• allows adequate wait time for student responses after asking questions
• probes student responses seeking clarification or elaboration
• engages all students in discussion
3c: Engaging Students in Learning
• connects lesson content to students’ knowledge, interests, experiences, and cultures
• communicates goals, objectives, directions, and procedures clearly
• selects examples and metaphors that illustrate new ideas and skills relevant to diverse cultures
• paces lessons appropriately based on students’ needs and abilities
• utilizes materials and technologies appropriate to diverse learning styles
• incorporates a variety of activities and materials suitable to instructional goals and objectives
• utilizes various instructional strategies (problem-based, direct instruction, cooperative learning, etc.)
• encourages student interaction that promotes tolerance of various points of view
3d: Providing Feedback to Students
• gives accurate, specific, and substantive feedback
• provides constructive feedback that advances understanding
• gives feedback in a timely manner
• responds sensitively to verbal and nonverbal signals from students that indicate lack of understanding
• reacts to students’ verbal and nonverbal communication in a positive manner
3e: Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
• accommodates exceptionalities
• revises activities during instruction in response to students’ feedback
• adjusts instruction to use teachable moments
• assists students who are disengaged or who are having difficulty learning
• exhibits initiative, originality, and creativity reflective of the community of learners