NSU University School Faculty, Staff and Employee Handbook

101 ƒ . Know how students think and learn ƒ . Understand the influences on student learning and differentiate instruction ƒ . Keep abreast of evolving research ƒ . Adapt resources to address the strengths and weaknesses of students Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students based on hard evidence of need. Teachers collaborate with their colleagues and use a variety of data sources for short- and long- range planning. These plans reflect an understanding of how students learn. Teachers engage students in the learning process. They understand that instructional plans must be constantly monitored and modified to enhance learning. Teachers make the curriculum responsive to cultural differences and to individual learning needs. ƒ . Collaborate with colleagues ƒ . Use data for short- and long-range planning ƒ . Engage students in the learning process ƒ . Monitor and modify plans to enhance student learning ƒ . Respond to cultural diversity and learning needs of students Teachers use a variety of instructional methods. Teachers choose the methods and techniques that are most effective in meeting the needs of their students as they strive to eliminate achievement gaps. Teachers employ a wide range of techniques including information and communication technology, learning styles, and differentiated instruction. ƒ . Choose methods and materials as they strive to promote achievement ƒ . Employ a wide range of techniques using information and communication technology, learning styles, and differentiated instruction Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction. Teachers know when and how to use technology to maximize student learning and in response to NSU University School mission. Teachers help students use technology to learn content, think critically, solve problems, discern reliability, use information, communicate, innovate, and collaborate. ƒ . Know appropriate use ƒ . Help students use technology to learn content, think critically, solve problems, discern reliability, use information, communicate, innovate, and collaborate Teachers help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Teachers encourage students to ask questions, think creatively, develop and test innovative ideas, synthesize knowledge and draw conclusions. They help students exercise and communicate sound reasoning; understand connections; make complex choices; and frame, analyze, and solve problems.