Competencies

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Alignment of Standards
UAH Intern
Competencies
Content
Pedagogy:
a. Teaching
b. Assessing
Student Learning
c. Managing the
Learning
Environment
Alabama Quality Teaching

Standards (AQTS)
1c. Content Knowledge
1 Academic Disciplines
2 Curriculum
2c. Teaching and Learning
2 Organization and Management
3 Learning Environment
4 Instructional Strategies
5 Assessment
3c. Literacy
2 Reading
3 Mathematics
4 Technology
EDUCATE Alabama
#1 Content Knowledge
#2a Organization and Management of
Learning
#2b - Using Instructional
Strategies to Engage Learners
#2c Assessment of Learning
#3b Development of Reading Skills &
Accessing K-12 Literacy
#3d Utilizes Technology
#3c Development and Application of
Mathematical Knowledge & Skills Across
Content Areas
Critical Thinking
2c. Teaching and Learning
1 Human Development
4c. Diversity
1 Cultural, Ethnic, and Social
Diversity
2 Language Diversity
3 Special Needs
4 Learning Styles
#4a Cultural, Ethnic, and

Social Diversity
#4b Language Diversity
#4c Special Needs
#4d Learning Styles
Communication
3c. Literacy
1 Oral and Written Communication
#3a Oral and Written Communication
Professionalism
5c. Professionalism
1 Collaboration
2 Continuous, Lifelong Professional
Learning
3 Alabama-Specific Improvement
Initiatives
4 School Improvement
5 Ethics
6 Local, State, and Federal Laws
and Policies
Diversity
INTASC 2012
Principles
#4 Content Knowledge
#5 Application of Content
#1 Learner Development
#2 Learning Differences
#3 Learning Environments
#6 Assessment
#7 Planning for Instruction
# 8 Instructional Strategies
#1 - Learner Development
Proposition 2: Teachers know the

subjects they teach and how to teach
those subjects to students.
Proposition 3: Teachers are
responsible for managing and
monitoring student learning.
committed to students and their
learning.
committed to students and their
learning.
#2 Learning Differences
#8 Instructional Strategies
#9 Professional Learning and

Ethical Practice
#5 - Professionalism
National Board of Professional

Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
#10 Leadership and

Collaboration

members of learning
communities.
Proposition 4: Teachers think
systematically about their practice
and learn from experience
UAH Intern Competencies

1. CONTENT. The intern knows the subject and structure of the discipline, organizes and creates learning
opportunities that link the subject with other disciplines, and engages the learner in construction of meaning
within the discipline.
2. PEDAGOGY.
a. Teaching. Intern uses multiple teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of students, creates
lessons and activities that are aligned with state and local curricular goals, and uses technology to increase
student engagement.
b. Assessing Student Learning. Intern develops and uses a variety of formal and informal assessment
strategies to plan instruction, monitor student performance, evaluate student learning and documents
impact of instruction on student learning.
c. Managing the Learning Environment. Intern uses an understanding of individual and group
motivation and behavior to create a safe, well-organized, and equitable learning environment that
supports positive social interactions and active engagement in learning.
3. CRITICAL THINKING. Intern models effective critical thinking patterns and problem solving approaches
and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students development of critical thinking, problem
solving, and performance skills.
4. DIVERSITY. Intern understands how children and youth learn and develop, and can provide learning
opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and performance skills. Intern also understands how
students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that meet the needs of
learners from diverse cultural backgrounds and learners with exceptionalities. The intern uses this knowledge
to promote equitable learning opportunities for all students.
5. COMMUNICATION. Intern uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication
techniques that foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive instruction in the classroom.
6. PROFESSIONALISM. Intern evidences leadership capacity and a solid commitment to the teaching
profession.
a. Collaboration and Relationships. Intern communicates and interacts with parents/ guardians,
families, school colleagues, and the community to support students learning and well-being.
b. Reflective and Professional Development. Intern is a reflective practitioner who continually
evaluates effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in
the learning community). Intern actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
c. Professional Dispositions. Intern exhibits ethical and professional dispositions and conduct.

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University of Alabama in Huntsville

Alabama Quality Teaching

#4a Cultural, Ethnic, and

#3a Oral and Written Communication

Proposition 2: Teachers know the

#9 Professional Learning and

National Board of Professional

#10 Leadership and

Proposition 5: Teachers are

UAH Intern Competencies

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