NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS (NPSTs)

2B: Dispositions: Teachers give value and are committed to:

• The educability of all children and adolescents.

• Treat all students equitably.

• The belief that all children and adolescents can learn at high levels and achieve success.

2C: Performance and Skills: Teachers engage in activities to:

• Apply learning theories to accommodate differences in student intelligence, motivation, cognitive style and achievement levels.

Foster cooperation and collaboration for collective problem solving.

Standard-3: Knowledge of Islamic Ethical Values/ Social Life Skills

3-A: Knowledge and Understanding: Teachers know and understand:

The Islamic code of conduct (beliefs, prayers, and ethics) in light of Quran and Sunnah. The values which are globally accepted and are being promoted.

The present need of national/ global peace, and the factors affecting peace and resulting decline of the values and ethics.

• Essential principles of Islamic values in the textbooks.

3B: Dispositions: Teachers give value and are committed to:

Bring awareness among people that ‘Quran’ and ‘Surma’ are the only valid sources for knowing about Islamic values in true sense.

• Tolerance and celebration of diversity.

• Dialogue as a means to conflict resolution.

3C: Performance and Skills: Teachers engage in activities to:

• Create a safe and secure learning environment.
Practice Islamic code of conduct by their own behaviors and guiding through a convincing dialogue with learners to value and practice the ethical and Islamic values.

• Practice Islamic teachings in classrooms and schools to prevent the misunderstandings tha. can lead to the mischaracterization and even demonization of Islam and other faiths.

Standard-4: Instructional Planning and Strategies

4-A: Knowledge and Understanding: Teachers know and understand:

• The aims, goals and objectives of education as well as of curriculum for specific subject

• How to plan instructional strategies based on students’ needs, development progress and prior knowledge.

• General methods of teaching

• Special/ specific methods of teaching different areas of the subject

4B: Dispositions: Teachers give value and are committed to:

• Pedagogy of care, collaboration and cooperation.

• Team-work and cooperative learning.

• Multiple ways to solve problems

 

NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHING

 

 

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