Teaching Standards HIGH SCHOOL of the PACIFIC employs teachers who have mastery of not only their subject, but also of the ability to convey the content to students effectively. Teachers are chosen based on required credentials and demonstrated ability to help students attain the concepts and skills needed for college and career leadership.
High School of the Pacific teachers are able to articulate ideas, organize learning, and create useful applications. They relate lessons to purpose, and they use technology to maximize learning. At all times, they honor the diversity and individual capabilities of the students. Where possible, they orient the studies to take advantage of the unique demographic makeup and geographic setting of the Pacific region and island environments. They report student progress and evaluate accomplishment regularly. For more exact listings of teacher goals and objectives, check the Instructional standards listed below.
- A teacher knows his/her subject area and how to teach it.
- Demonstrates knowledge of core concepts of the teacher's content area
- Relates content, concepts, and skills to other content areas and to life applications
- Organizes content which encourages higher level thinking skills
- Makes purpose of lesson clear to students and the activities directly relate to the purpose
- Uses a wide variety of up to date learning materials beyond the text that enhance and extend learning
- Responds to student questions and refers to other sources of information
- A teacher can describe his/her philosophy and rationale for current teaching practices.
- Demonstrates a connection between beliefs and practice
- Incorporates current best teaching practices in implementing changes in instructional strategies and resources
- A teacher understands how students learn and develop and applies that knowledge by monitoring and assessing student learning.
- Establishes clear and appropriate instructional objectives for student population
- Aligns outcomes with curriculum or I.E.P.
- Clearly communicates objectives to students
- Uses varied grouping techniques with stated outcomes
- Communicates criteria for assessment to students
- Provides models and guidelines of excellent work
- Provides continued feedback to students in a positive manner
- Provides multiple and varied opportunities for students to demonstrate accomplishment of objectives/outcomes
- Maintains accurate and up to date records (i.e. attendance, lesson plans, I.E.P., grades) consistently
- A teacher respects students' individual and cultural characteristics.
- Respects diversity within the classroom
- Provides appropriate pace and sequence of learning activities for varying needs and rates of learning
- Aligns assessment tools to instructional objectives and makes sure they are appropriate for student population
- Provides feedback through methods and materials that are free of bias and/or discrimination
- Provides opportunity for student choice with effective balance between exercising rights and accepting responsibility
- Incorporates characteristics of students' culture into instruction
- A teacher creates and maintains a learning environment which provides multiple opportunities for students to be actively engaged and contributing members.
- Shows respect, concern, and responsiveness to students' needs
- Provides an atmosphere conducive to active listening and engaged learning
- Disciplines students in a dignified and fair manner
- Encourages student discovery and inquiry from all learners
- Provides opportunities for students to apply higher-level thinking to real-life situations or assimilations
- Manages materials and space effectively for attainment of student outcomes and creates positive bias-free environment
- Organizes classroom to meet varying instructional groupings, experiences, and needs to learners
- Clearly establishes routines and responsibilities
- A teacher works as a partner with parents, families, and community.
- Works cooperatively with parents and community to promote student learning
- Promotes and maintains regular and meaningful communication between classroom and student families
- Develops partnerships and/or connects classroom activities to the community
- A teacher participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.
- Participates in opportunities for professional growth
- Works cooperatively with school staff to promote a positive learning environment
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