Component+1B

=Domain 1 - Planning and Preparation=

=Component 1B: Demonstrating Knowledge of Students=

//**Examples of Evidence**: Observations and artifacts that might indicate a teacher was performing at the proficient level.//


 * Element:** Knowledge of child and adolescent development


 * **Proficient Level:** Teacher displays accurate understanding of the typical developmental characteristics of the age group, as well as exceptions to the general patterns. ||
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 * Element:** Knowledge of the learning process


 * **Proficient Level:** Teacher’s knowledge of how students learn is accurate and current. Teacher applies this knowledge to the class as a whole and to groups of students.  ||
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 * Element:** Knowledge of students' skills, knowledge, and the language proficiency


 * **Proficient Level:** Teacher recognizes the value of understanding students’ skills, knowledge, and language proficiency and displays this knowledge for groups of students. ||
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 * Element:** Knowledge of students' interest and cultural heritage


 * **Proficient Level:** Teacher recognizes the value of understanding students’ interests and cultural heritage and displays this knowledge for groups of students. ||
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 * Element:** Knowledge of students' special needs

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 * **Proficient Level:** Teacher is aware of students’ special learning and medical needs**.** ||
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