D.E.S.E.R.T. Model Teaching Standards
D-Diversity (DM1):
E-Effective Pedagogy (DM2):
S-Subject Matter (DM3):
E-Environment (DM4):
R-Reflective (DM5):
T-Teaching Dispositions (DM6):
- Teacher candidates understand that diversity differences (e.g., race, gender, ethnicity, culture, exceptionalities, sexual and/or religious differences) affect learning.
- Teacher candidates use culturally responsive curricula and teaching that meet the needs of all students.
E-Effective Pedagogy (DM2):
- Teacher candidates create effective and meaningful instruction for all students based on required subject matter knowledge, state content standards, curriculum goals, and use of technology.
- Teacher candidates use the instruction they have designed to successfully provide instruction.
- Teacher candidates assess whether students can demonstrate the intended outcomes.
S-Subject Matter (DM3):
- Teacher candidates exhibit a strong knowledge of the subject matter they will teach.
- Teacher candidates facilitate the acquisition of that subject matter knowledge in their students through appropriate instruction.
E-Environment (DM4):
- Teacher candidates create physically and emotionally safe classroom environments that encourage active learning, self-motivation, and cooperative interaction among students.
R-Reflective (DM5):
- Teacher candidates are active learners and reflective practitioners, individually and with their colleagues.
T-Teaching Dispositions (DM6):
- Teacher candidates foster and demonstrate caring and professional relationships with students that focus on acceptance and attention to their educational needs.
- Teacher candidates foster relationships with colleagues, families and the community at large to support student success.