Quality Standard 3: Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates

learning for their students.

• Element a: Teachers demonstrate knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels

of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students.

• Element b: Teachers use formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and use

results to inform planning and instruction.

• Element c: Teachers integrate and utilize appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic

learning experiences.

• Element d: Teachers establish and communicate high expectations and use processes to support the

development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Element e: Teachers provide students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership.

• Element f: Teachers model and promote effective communication.