Professional Standards for Michigan Teachers
Upon entry into an approved teacher preparation program in Michigan, teacher candidates experience ongoing professional development as reflected in the standards listed below. These research-based standards provide a framework of rigorous subject matter knowledge from general and liberal education, relevant pedagogical knowledge for optimal student learning, achievement, and participation in a global society.
A certified teacher within the State of Michigan must initially possess and be able to demonstrate continued growth in each professional standard. The following are how I have worked toward the appropriate level of mastery for each of the following Professional Standards for Michigan Teachers:
- Subject matter knowledge-base in general and liberal education
- Instructional design and assessment
- Curricular and pedagogical content knowledge aligned with state resources
- Effective learning environments
- Responsibilities and relationships to the school, classroom, and student
- Responsibilities and relationships to the greater community
- Technology operations and concepts