I. Knowledge of the Subject Matter

I. Knowledge of the Subject Matter: The candidate demonstrates depth and breadth of content knowledge, skills and dispositions that are aligned with national, state or district standards

1.1 exhibit depth and breadth of content knowledge, skills and dispositions

1.2 provide relevant content of the discipline being taught, including concepts, principles, relationships, methods of inquiry and key issues

1.3 use appropriate content strategies, including media and technology, which guide learners to construct knowledge, increase understanding of subject matter and move to higher levels of thinking

1.4 implement instruction that makes connections within the discipline and across disciplines

1.5 use a variety of resources, including technology, to stay abreast of current knowledge in order to meet district, state and national standards

1.6 analyze the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the level of thinking in relation to the knowledge, skills and disposition of the discipline.