Component 1b

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DOMAIN 1: PLANNING AND PREPARATION Component 1b: Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
Element	Unsatisfactory	Basic	Proficient	Outstanding
Knowledge of Characteristics of Age Group	Teacher displays minimal knowledge of developmental characteristics of age group.	Teacher displays generally accurate knowledge of developmental characteristics of age group.	Teacher displays thorough understanding of typical developmental characteristics of age group as well as exceptions to general patterns.	Teacher displays knowledge of typical developmental characteristics of age group, exceptions to the patterns, and the extent to which each student follows patterns.
Knowledge of Students’ Varied Approaches to Learning	Teacher is unfamiliar with the different approaches to learning that students exhibit, such as learning styles, modalities, and different “intelligences.”	Teacher displays general understanding of the different approaches to learning that students exhibit.	Teacher displays solid understanding of the different approaches to learning that different students exhibit.	Teacher uses, where appropriate, knowledge of students’ varied approaches to learning in instructional planning.
Knowledge of Students’ Skills and Knowledge	Teacher displays little awareness of students’ knowledge and does not indicate that it is valuable.	Teacher recognizes the value of understanding students’ skills and knowledge.	Teacher displays knowledge of students’ skills and knowledge for groups of students and recognizes the value of this knowledge.	Teacher displays knowledge of students’ skills and knowledge for each student, including those with special needs.
Knowledge of Students’ Interests and Cultural Heritage	Teacher displays little knowledge of students’ interests or cultural heritage and does not indicate that such knowledge is valuable.	Teacher recognizes the value of understanding students’ interests or cultural heritage.	Teacher displays knowledge of students’ interests or cultural heritage of groups of students and recognizes the value of this knowledge.	Teacher displays knowledge of students’ interests or cultural heritage of each student.