Characteristics and Professional Understandings of Excellent Teaching:
Management
- (2b) Effectively uses the principles of learning derived from research on student learning. (pdf)
- (2c) Demonstrates effective clarity of lessons. (pdf)
- (2d) Uses a variety of assessments that both assess and enhance student achievement of course outcomes. (pdf)
- (2e) Makes knowledge accessible to all students by effectively using various models of teaching and information technology. (pdf)
- (2f) Teacher generated. (pdf)
- (3a) Maintains a classroom atmosphere that engages students in learning. (pdf)
- (3b) Clearly communicates to students and parents the course outcomes and standards of assessments. (pdf)
- (3c) Establishes and maintains positive and effective relationships with students. (pdf)
- (3d) Teacher generated. (pdf)
- (4a) Sets meaningful and productive curricular outcomes. (pdf)
- (4b) Uses learning experiences that match the diversity of our students and their learning styles. (pdf)
- (4c) Utilizes a variety of assessment strategies in a way that promotes student learning. (pdf)
- (4d) Engages in consistent curriculum evaluation and design to meet course outcomes using the Understanding by Design curriculum model (“backwards design”). (pdf)
- (4e) Demonstrates command of the subject matter. (pdf)
- (4f) Demonstrates command of technology that is relevant and necessary for the curriculum. (pdf)
- (4g) Teacher generated. (pdf)
- (5a) Participates as an active, supportive, and collaborative member of her/his department. (pdf)
- (5b) Effectively collaborates with colleagues in all academic areas and levels. (pdf)
- (5c) Communicates effectively with all members of the community. (pdf)
- (5d) Embraces and puts into action the Ignatian characteristics of presuming goodwill and using discernment in dealing with all members of the community. (pdf)
- (5e) Teacher generated. (pdf)
Instruction
Motivation
Curriculum
Collaboration & Professionalism
Mission & Vision
- (6a) With mission in mind, sets course outcomes that help students embrace the descriptors identified in the Profile 2000: The Graduate at Graduation. (pdf)
- (6b) Provides students with an opportunity for faith-filled development and prayer on a regular basis. (pdf)
- (6c) Embraces and puts into action the Ignatian concept of cura personalis. (pdf)
- (6d) Demonstrates ability to adapt curricula to meet individual needs. (pdf)
- (6e) Teacher generated. (pdf)