1. Knowledge of Subject Matter

The teacher candidate understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

2. Human Development and Learning

The teacher candidate understands how students learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development.

3. Adapting Instruction for Diverse Learners

The teacher candidate understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

4. Variety of Instructional Strategies

The teacher candidate understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

5. Classroom Motivation and Management

The teacher candidate uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and classroom management techniques to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

6. Communication Skills

The teacher candidate uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

7. Instructional Planning Skills

The teacher candidate plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.

8. Assessment of Student Learning

The teacher candidate understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

9. Reflective Practice and Professional Development

The teacher candidate is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community), and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

10. Partnerships

The teacher candidate fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support the students' learning and well-being.

11. Ignatian/Jesuit Charisms

The teacher candidate understands, values, and brings to teaching the following faith-based gifts and ideals: education of the whole person, cura personalis ("care of the person"), magis (excellence), service of faith and promotion of justice, leadership, and contemplation in action.

12. Technology

The teacher candidate understands and uses technology to plan, design, and evaluate learning experiences, as well as to assess student progress. In addition, the teacher candidate utilizes technology to enhance productivity and professional practice.