How can the National Board Standards support professional learning?
Standards Study Facilitation GuidanceThe facilitation guidance includes an overview of how the Standards Studies were developed and some examples of use. This document also includes links to each Study, and the National Board Resource Alignment.
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National Board Resource AlignmentThe alignment document provides initial connections between the Five Core Propositions and Standards Studies. Each chapter of the What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do book and Standards Study is linked within this document.
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Start with Knowing Students
Each of the Standards Study documents rely on teachers knowing their students. Just as the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching (AAT) begins with a knowledge of students, so should conversations around each of the standards study topics.
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Examples of Implementation
Equity Conversation Protocols
Four example protocols connect the What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do book to the Equity Standards Study, each with a different focus. |
Knowledge of Students Table Tents
Quotes from the Knowledge of Students Standards that can be a conversation starter and a natural segue into reading the Knowledge of Students Standards Study. |
...more examples coming soon
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Standards Study Documents
Advocacy
Accomplished educators advocate for students, content, the profession, and empower students to advocate for themselves. |
Assessment
Accomplished educators monitor progress of individuals, groups, and their teaching practice. |
Collaboration
Accomplished educators collaborate with families, other professionals, and the broader community. |
Content Knowledge
Accomplished educators have a deep understanding of their content and how it connects to their students and other disciplines. |
Equity
Accomplished educators treat students fairly, embrace diversity, and ensure equitable access to quality instruction. |
Instructional Practice
Accomplished educators effectively convey their subjects and make intentional instructional choices to promote learning. |
Knowledge of Students
Accomplished educators know and capitalize on the distinctive traits, talents, and varied backgrounds of each student. |
Leadership
Accomplished educators transform their classrooms, schools and profession, enabling equity and excellence for students. |
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