Standard 5: Demonstrates knowledge of content

STANDARD STATEMENT V. The effective teacher consistently demonstrates competency in content area(s) to develop student knowledge and performance.

Performance Criteria for Standard V: The extent to which the teacher:

• Keeps abreast of current developments in content area(s).
  
  
• Teaches mastery of language, complex processes, concepts and principles unique to content area(s).
  
  
• Utilizes the school's current technologies to facilitate learning in the content area(s).
  
  
• Connects knowledge of content area(s) to students’ prior experiences, personal interests and real-life situations.
  
  
• Possesses an understanding of technology appropriate to the content area, e.g. computer-assisted instruction.