Teaching Skills

Learning About Students

Rising educators learn about themselves and their students for the purpose of building relationships and supporting student development.

Rising educators care about people. They are committed to empowering themselves and those around them. They gain an awareness of their own identities while appreciating the uniqueness of individuals. Rising educators are open to the diversity of human experience and value different cultures. Demonstrating empathy, they seek out personal connections with the goal of establishing meaningful, respectful relationships.

Rising educators believe in fairness and equity. These principles guide their interactions. Motivated to challenge themselves and others, rising educators discover the rewards of stepping outside their comfort zones.

Building Content Knowledge

Rising educators learn how to build content knowledge for the purpose of creating relevant learning opportunities for their students.

Rising educators embrace learning. Their curiosity inspires interest and engagement in others. They are critical thinkers dedicated to seeking diverse views and sources of information. Rising educators are inquisitive, eager to explore topics and ask questions. Their intrinsic drive to delve deeply within topics generates powerful discoveries. They appreciate that knowledge is not always definitive. They are able to acknowledge gaps in their understanding and supplement their learning strategically, demonstrating resilience to expand their intellectual horizons. Rising educators gain empowerment through the journey of learning.

Engaging in Responsive Planning

Rising educators learn how to respond to students’ needs through thoughtful planning.

Rising educators are attentive and observant planners. They blend optimism, imagination, and knowledge to develop creative ideas. They understand that being successful depends on working hard behind the scenes, and they take pride in their determination always to deliver their best efforts. Rising educators work collaboratively and welcome feedback because they are confident and inquisitive, eager to learn from other views and perspectives. Self-reflective and empathetic, their sensitivity toward people supports their willingness to become positive forces in the lives of others.

Rising educators are confident that they can make an impact. Able to set ambitious but achievable short- and long-term goals, they hold high expectations for themselves and others. Their belief that all students can and will learn drives their desire to make a difference by helping others exceed their expectations.

Implementing Instruction

Rising educators learn effective instructional strategies to engage students and promote learning.

Rising educators are passionate about helping people develop and grow. They are eager to try creative ideas that can foster learning. They care about others and want to establish opportunities for people to share their ideas and express their views. Rising educators are resourceful, drawing ideas from a broad variety of perspectives and experiences. They are flexible and dynamic in their thinking as well, willing to adapt so they can achieve their goals. Rising educators embrace chances to serve as positive role models because they are committed to making a difference. Rising educators are aspiring leaders.

Using Assessments and Data

Rising educators learn to use assessments and interpret data for the purpose of making decisions that will advance teaching and learning.

Rising educators are inquisitive. They want to understand themselves and the world around them. They are analytical thinkers who ask questions, gather evidence, and draw conclusions in fair and equitable ways. They use their inquiries to discern the root cause of issues and to seek ways of improving situations. Rising educators appreciate that the information they collect can support meaningful insights, whether it confirms or challenges their understanding.

Engaging in Reflective Practice

Rising educators learn how reflective practice enables them to advance student learning and grow professionally.

Rising educators are thoughtful about the work they do and optimistic about the results. They continually explore ways to adapt and make improvements in themselves and the world around them. They are motivated to set goals and achieve them. As they gain experience and develop wisdom, they seek different viewpoints and ask for constructive feedback. They strive to understand their biases, aware that their personal perspectives will influence their actions and outlooks. Rising educators are critical and creative thinkers who are committed to helping other people.