D.E.S.E.R.T Model
D. — Diversity
Teacher candidates understand that diversity differences (i.e., race, gender, ethnicity, culture, exceptionalities, individual differences, etc.) affect learning and , know how to provide educational opportunities that meet the needs of all students.
E. — Effective Pedagogy
Teacher candidates can create effective and meaningful instruction and assessments for all students based on required subject matter knowledge, state content standards, curriculum goals, and use of technology.
S. — Subject Matter
Teacher candidates have a strong knowledge of the subject matter they will teach and can facilitate the acquisition of that knowledge in their students.
E. — Environment
Teacher candidates can create physically and emotionally safe classroom environments that encourage active learning, self-motivation, and cooperative interaction among students.
R. — Reflective
Teacher candidates will be active learners and reflective practitioners, individually and with their colleagues.
T. — Teaching Dispositions
Teacher candidates will foster a caring and professional relationship with students that focus on acceptance and their educational needs.
Teacher candidates understand that diversity differences (i.e., race, gender, ethnicity, culture, exceptionalities, individual differences, etc.) affect learning and , know how to provide educational opportunities that meet the needs of all students.
E. — Effective Pedagogy
Teacher candidates can create effective and meaningful instruction and assessments for all students based on required subject matter knowledge, state content standards, curriculum goals, and use of technology.
S. — Subject Matter
Teacher candidates have a strong knowledge of the subject matter they will teach and can facilitate the acquisition of that knowledge in their students.
E. — Environment
Teacher candidates can create physically and emotionally safe classroom environments that encourage active learning, self-motivation, and cooperative interaction among students.
R. — Reflective
Teacher candidates will be active learners and reflective practitioners, individually and with their colleagues.
T. — Teaching Dispositions
Teacher candidates will foster a caring and professional relationship with students that focus on acceptance and their educational needs.