InTASC Standard 8

What is the focus of InTASC Standard 8?

• Classroom management

• Instructional strategies

• Student assessment

• Professional development

Which of the following is NOT a key performance of instructional strategies according to InTASC Standard 8?

• The teacher uses appropriate strategies and resources to adapt instruction to the needs of individuals and groups of learners.

• The teacher provides multiple models and representations of concepts and skills with opportunities for learners to demonstrate their knowledge through a variety of products and performances.

• The teacher accesses resources, supports, and specialized assistance and services to meet particular learning differences or needs.

• The teacher engages all learners in developing higher order questioning skills and metacognitive processes.

The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build (a)   to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

Which of the following are cognitive processes associated with various kinds of learning?

• Critical and Creative Thinking

• Memorization and Recall

• Problem Framing and Solving

• Invention

The (a)   is committed to deepening awareness and understanding the strengths and needs of diverse learners when planning and adjusting instruction.

Which of the following is NOT a guiding question for the Moreland Standard 8 Clinical Rubric?

• Does the candidate work independently and in collaboration with colleagues to monitor student learning, apply appropriate instructional strategies, and adjust instruction based on a variety of assessment data and data-informed research to support student learning?

• Does the candidate regularly and effectively ask questions to stimulate discussion that serves different purposes with the goal of helping students develop higher order thinking skills?

• Does the candidate utilize their content knowledge to relate the content to life experiences, and link the students’ prior knowledge to the lesson while identifying gaps in subject knowledge and recognizing and correcting student misconceptions?

How can teachers effectively utilize technology in instructional planning?

• By avoiding technology to maintain simplicity

• By integrating technology to enhance teaching and learning

• By using technology solely for administrative tasks

• By replacing traditional teaching methods entirely

What role does the teacher play in stimulating discussion and promoting higher-order thinking skills?

• encouraging student participation and helping students articulate their ideas and thought processes

• acting solely as an instructor, leading discussions without student involvement

• avoiding asking questions to stimulate discussion

• limiting discussion to surface-level understanding

What is your favorite tech tool for instruction?

How will you highlight Standard 8 in your next video and annotations?