10.58.311    INITIAL CONTENT AND PEDAGOGICAL KNOWLEDGE

(1) The provider ensures that candidates:

(a) demonstrate a deep understanding of the critical concepts and principles of their discipline and are able to use discipline-specific practices flexibly to advance the learning of all P-12 students toward attainment of college- and career-readiness standards;

(b) demonstrate an understanding of the 11 Montana teaching standards (ARM 10.58.501) within the categories "the learner and learning," "content," "instructional practice," and "professional responsibility;"

(c) use research and evidence to develop an understanding of the teaching profession and use both to measure their P-12 studentsꞌ progress and their own professional practice;

(d) apply content and pedagogical knowledge as reflected in outcome assessments in response to standards of professional associations and national or other accrediting bodies;

(e) demonstrate skills and commitment that afford all P-12 students access to rigorous college- and career-ready standards; and

(f) integrate technology in the design, implementation, and assessment of learning experiences to engage P-12 students, improve learning, and enrich professional practice.

History: 20-2-114, MCA; IMP, 20-2-121, MCA; NEW, 2014 MAR p. 2936, Eff. 7/1/15.