The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical/creative thinking, and collaborative problem-solving related to authentic local and global issues.
Possible Indicators:
- Candidates connect and weave interdisciplinary themes into learning experiences.
- Candidates facilitate use of diverse social and cultural perspectives.
- Candidates use a wide range of resources to present divergent viewpoints.
- Candidates engage learners in collaborative problem-solving to generate new ideas.
- Candidates model communication skills for learners.
- Candidates use questioning techniques and flexible learning environments to promote independent learning.
