Teaching+Standard+2

The standard name is: **Demonstrates the ability to integrate the concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures among the disciplines.**
 * Narrative:**

-The effective teacher understands the value of teaching students to approach learning from a multidisciplinary perspective and models the practice in the classroom. -The teacher creates a rich classroom learning environment by combining knowledge of different disciplines. -The teacher also creates a rich classroom learning environment by knowing the students range of abilities, developmental characteristics and prior experiences. -Classroom activities and materials reflect the students' explorations of subject matter from perspectives representative of different disciplines.


 * Knowledge**

-Familiar with multiple approaches to teaching disciplinary knowledge. -Can relate his/her disciplinary knowledge to other subject areas. -Knows how to enhance learning based on students’ range of abilities, developmental characteristics and prior experiences. -Knows that sources of information and assistance to enhance integration of concepts exist and how to utilize those sources.


 * Dispositions**

-Realizes that subject matter knowledge is not a fixed body of facts but is complex and ever evolving. S/he seeks to keep abreast of new ideas and understandings in the field. -Appreciates multiple perspectives and conveys to learners how knowledge is developed from the vantage point of the knower. -Has enthusiasm for the discipline(s) s/he teaches and sees connections to everyday life. -Is committed to continuous learning and engages in professional discourse about subject matter knowledge and children’s learning of the discipline.


 * Performance**

-Makes connections between the content and other disciplines. -Is aware of interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning and regularly incorporates these strategies. -Routinely discusses multiple perspectives in subject matter. -Strives to include content that relates to students’ personal, family and community experiences. -Respects individual differences.