Competency

Artifact Example(s)

11. The teacher understands the importance of family involvement in children’s education and knows how to interact and communicate effectively with families.

Lesson plans/assessment plans/ position papers / inquiry papers /instructional activities/ case studies/ reflections on observations/ field experience observation forms/field experience evaluations that

·         Demonstrate interactions with others in ways that show respect and courtesy

·         Include strategies to involve family in the child’s education

12. The teacher enhances professional knowledge and skills by effectively interacting with other members of the educational community and participating in various types of professional activities.

Lesson plans/assessment plans/ position papers / inquiry papers/instructional activities/ case studies/ reflections on observations/ field experience observation forms/field experience evaluations that

·         Maintain professional image through appropriate dress and behavior

·         Enhance content and pedagogical knowledge through a variety of professional development opportunities (e.g., reading journals, joining professional associations, attending conferences)

·         Use reflective thinking (journals and portfolios) to identify strengths, challenges and potential problems; improve teaching performance

·         Demonstrate recognition of need for improvement and implement change when needed

·         Model punctuality, reliability, and dependability

13. The teacher understands and adheres to legal and ethical requirements for educators and is knowledgeable of the structure of education in Texas.

Lesson plans/assessment plans/ position papers / inquiry papers /instructional activities/reflections on observations / field experience observation forms/field experience evaluations that

·         Demonstrate knowledge of legal guidelines for educators (e.g., those related to special education, students’ and families’ rights, student discipline, equity, child abuse)

·         Show understanding of procedures for administering state- and district-mandated assessments

·         Maintain accurate records and documentation

·         Advocate for students and the profession

·         Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical requirements regarding educational resources (e.g., copyright, Fair Use, data security, acceptable use policies)

·         Demonstrate knowledge of ethical guidelines for educators in Texas (e.g., confidentiality, appropriate interactions with students and others in the school community) as described in the Code of Ethics

·         Keep confidential information