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MTDS Level-Specific Learning Statements
Preparing Teacher D

Domain: Instructional Designer

Priority:  Designs Learning Activities, Tasks, & Experiences
Selects developmentally appropriate activities, tasks, and/or experiences to:  (a) promote complex and/or critical thinking and critical examination of bias; (b) encourage identification of local/global challenges from multiple perspectives; (c) emphasize generation of interdisciplinary and/or diverse solutions; and (d) increase technology integration to enhance learning

Domain:  Facilitator of Thinking & Learning

Priority:  Facilitates Self-Directed Student Learning
Understands authentic learning strategies, including providing opportunities for:  (a) student self-monitoring; (b) self-reflection; and/or (d) self-directed learning.
Priority:  Advances Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills
Plans opportunities for students to: (a) analyze; (b) post higher-order questions; (c) discuss problems from multiple perspectives; and (d) convey their ideas and/or solutions through product and/or process.
Facilitates Student Inquiry & Research
Understands: (a) student inquiry approaches, (b) research methodologies, and (c) standards of evidence of the discipline.
Promotes Student Use of Technology & Media Tools
Gathers and uses resources and technologies to promote:  (a) collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and the creation of original products; and (b) student use of new knowledge and technological skills to predict, connect ideas, and raise/answer questions. 

Domain:  Reflective Learner

Sets Growth Goals
Selects a growth goal based on the Missouri Teacher Standards/Growth Guides and/or MTDS Competency Progressions.
Engages in On-Going Reflective Practice
Reflects on practice, focusing on:  (a) the effectiveness of a lesson based on student learning and engagement; and (b) the impact of personal bias on student learning. 

Domain:  Professional

Demonstrates Professional Growth & Development
Demonstrates the use of on-going self-assessment and reflection strategies to support new learning and professional improvement.
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Domains & Competencies
Community Builder:
Builds Relationships & Culture | Promotes Diversity Sensitivity | Works in a Community of Practice | Accesses & Builds Systemic Services & Supports
Classroom Manager
Creates & Manages a Learning Environment | Manages Behavior | Monitors Progress | Communicates Progress

Instructional Designer
Develops Research-Based Instruction | Aligns Instruction to Goals, Curriculum, & Assessments | Uses Data to Make Decisions | Differentiates to Meet Unique Student Needs | Plans Student Progress Monitoring | Designs Learning Activities, Tasks, and Experiences | Selects, Aligns, & Curates Strategies

Facilitator of Thinking & Learning
Promotes Student use of Technology | Facilitates Self-Directed Learning | Fosters Student Communication & Expression | Advances Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills | Facilitates Student Inquiry & Research | Promotes Connection of Prior Knowledge to New Information | Engages Students in Content

Reflective Learner
Increases Knowledge & Skill through Professional Learning | Engages in On-going Reflective Practice | Evaluates Effectiveness of Instruction | Sets Growth Goals

Professional
​Understands & Promotes the Profession | Supports School District Vision, Mission, & Goals | Demonstrates Professional Growth & Development | Communicates Professionally
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​Missouri Teacher Development System June 2022    ​
  • Home
  • Framework
    • Effective Professional Development
    • Domains & Competencies >
      • Community Builder >
        • Promotes Diversity Sensitivity
        • Builds Relationships & Culture
        • Works in a Community of Practice
        • Accesses & Builds Systemic Supports & Services
      • Classroom Manager >
        • Manages Behavior
        • Creates & Manages a Learning Environment
        • Monitors Progress Towards Learning Goals
        • Communicates Progress Towards Learning Goals
      • Instructional Designer >
        • Develops Research-Based Instruction
        • Aligns Instruction to Goals, Curriculum, and Assessments
        • Uses Data to Make Decisions
        • Differentiates to Meet Unique Student Needs
        • Plans Student Progress Monitoring
        • Designs Learning Activities, Tasks, and Experiences
        • Selects, Aligns, & Curates Strategies
      • Facilitator of Thinking & Learning >
        • Promotes Student Use of Technology
        • Facilitates Self-Directed Learning
        • Fosters Student Communication & Expression
        • Advances Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills
        • Facilitates Student Inquiry & Research
        • Promotes Connection of Prior Knowledge to New Information
        • Engages Students in Content
      • Reflective Learner >
        • Increases Knowledge & Skill Through Professional Learning
        • Engages in On-Going Reflective Practice
        • Evaluates Effectiveness of IInstruction
        • Sets Growth Goals
      • Professional >
        • Understands & Promotes the Profession
        • Supports School District Vision, Mission, & Goals
        • Demonstrates Professional Growth & Development
        • Communicates Professionally
    • Career Levels >
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