Domain 1: Content, Knowledge, and Pedagogy

Domain 1 recognizes the importance of teachers’ mastery of content knowledge and its interconnectedness within and across curriculum areas, coupled with a sound and critical understanding of the application of theories and principles of teaching and learning. This Domain encompasses teachers’ ability to apply developmentally appropriate and meaningful pedagogy grounded on content knowledge and current research. It takes into account teachers’ proficiency in Mother Tongue, Filipino and English in the teaching and learning process, as well as needed skills in the use of communication strategies, teaching strategies, and technologies to promote high-quality learning outcomes.

Evidences

1.1.1 Demonstrate content knowledge and its application within and/or across curriculum teaching areas

1.2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of research-based knowledge and principles of teaching and learning

1.3.1 Show skills in the positive use of ICT to facilitate the teaching and learning process

1.4.1 Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that promote literacy and numeracy skills

1.5.1 Apply teaching strategies that develop critical and creative thinking, and/or other higher-order thinking skills

1.6.1 Use Mother Tongue, Filipino and English to facilitate teaching and learning

1.7.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the range of verbal and non-verbal classroom strategies that support learner understanding, participation, engagement and achievement