Knowledge+of+Content


 * __Knowledge of Content:__** a teacher’s understanding and application of the current theories, principles, concepts and skills of a discipline.
 * __Teacher Characteristics:__A- Teacher demonstrates an understanding and in-depth knowledge of content and maintains an ability to convey this content to students.**
 * B- Teacher maintains on-going knowledge and awareness of current content developments.**
 * C- Teacher designs and implements standards-based courses/lessons/units using state and national standards.**
 * D- Teacher uses and promotes the understanding of appropriate content vocabulary.**
 * E- Teacher provides essential supports for students who are struggling with the content.**
 * F- Teacher accesses a rich repertoire of instructional practices, strategies, resources and applies them appropriately.**
 * Student Characteristics:A- Student demonstrates growth in content knowledge.**
 * B-Student uses and seeks to expand appropriate content vocabulary.**
 * C-Student connects ideas across content areas.**
 * D- Student uses ideas in realistic problem solving situations.**