Standards of Effective Teaching Standard 3

Standard III: Instruction

• 1. Communicates learning targets and content effectively

Uses content knowledge to promote learning

Communicates learning targets and content

B. Facilitates discussions that promote high cognitive engagement

Uses instructional strategies to engage students

Uses questioning and discussion techniques

Uses appropriate pacing and structure

C. Uses varied assessment techniques to advance student learning

Uses formative assessments to inform instruction

Provides feedback to advance learning

Promotes student-self assessment