Standard 2 Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
Criteria: The Teacher	Teacher Behavior	Optional Documentation
a. Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area.	Uses Physical Essentials curriculum Teaching themes objectives for grade level	Lesson Plans Student portfolio
b. Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student	Uses adaptations to make all students successful Makes curriculum accommodations Chooses different equipment to meet child's need	Notes on lesson plans Meet with Special ed dept. Pictures Video Log of GWAEA involvement
c. Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.	Talks to regular ed. teachers Math games Odd/even Sports History Music ABC Color Health ed Character ed Drug awareness	Sample letters home Lesson plans Notes from meetings with staff Presentation at PTA or staff meeting Work sheets
d. Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area	Clues- visual and audio Demonstrations The multiple intelligences are considered	Sample lesson documents Sample lesson plans Video