5 Corners!

1. 5 Corners!

2. Take responsibility for all students’ learning

3. Use a variety of assessment data throughout the year to evaluate progress

4. Establish a safe and orderly environment

5. Work collaboratively to create a professional learning community

6. Participate in the implementation of initiatives to improve education

7. Encourage an environment that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible

8. Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures

9. Select materials and develop lessons that counteract stereotypes

10. Maintain high expectations for all students

11. Appreciate difference and value contributions by building positive, appropriate relationships

12. Consider and incorporate different points of view

13. Teach the NCSCOS

14. Develop and apply strategies to make the curriculum rigorous and relevant

15. Direct students’ curiosity into an interest in learning

16. Relate content to other disciplines

17. Promote global awareness and its relevance

18. Incorporate life skills

19. Know how students think and learn

20. Understand the influences on student learning and differentiate instruction

21. Adapt resources to address the strengths and weaknesses of students

22. Engage students in the learning process

23. Help students use technology to learn content and think critically

24. Encourage students to ask questions

25. Think about learning in their classroom : why learning happens and what can be done to improve student achievement

26. Participate in professional development

27. Investigate and consider new ideas that improve teaching and learning

28. Collect and analyze student performance data to improve effectiveness