The Teacher

The educational leader is a skilled teacher able to design, deliver, evaluate and refine instruction.

Theme	Exploratory	Preprofessional	Professional
Instructional Practices: The educational leader delivers effective instruction which is continuously evaluated and refined.	develops basic observational skills. explores a variety of instructional strategies.	understands the continuous process of instruction. analyzes various instructional strategies in different disciplines. examines a repertoire of teaching strategies in planning for instruction.	implements planned lessons. examines congruence between lessons planned and implemented. uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet all student needs. creates learning experiences which encourage critical thinking, problem solving and other higher-order thinking skills.
Classroom Management: The educational leader employs effective classroom management practices based on contemporary theories, observations, ethics and research.	develops initial conflict-resolution skills. explores environmental issues that effect moral values, behaviors and self-esteem of students.	analyzes conflicts and professional interaction in team practices. analyzes classroom management theories.	applies and evaluates classroom management skills. applies and evaluates appropriate strategies for individuals, small groups and large groups.
Assessment: The educational leader develops, uses and evaluates appropriate tools of assessment.	knows the general purpose and rationale for assessment.	demonstrates knowledge of various strategies and assessment instruments. analyzes and selects appropriate assessment strategies and instruments.	synthesizes, uses, evaluates, and communicates assessment results.
Technology: The educational leader uses instructional technology as a tool of effective instruction.	understands and uses technology as a communication tool.	explores and uses technology as an instructional tool in the classroom. uses technology in ways appropriate to the subject area. uses technology to access information. explores the use of technology as a means to assess student learning.	uses technology as a tool for effective instruction for individual and group needs. uses technology to assist with the management of records. uses technology to assess student performance and analyze current effectiveness among individual learners.