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Cortney Neal
EDUC 1301
Dr. Ellis
2 December 2017
TExES Competency
Competency 001: The teacher understands human development processes and applies this
knowledge to plan instruction and ongoing assessment that motivate students and are responsive
- Being aware of the human development processes will allow the teacher to know how
a student learns and the best ways to teach. This also can help by making age
appropriate lessons and activities. For example, a younger student could learn the
water cycle by coloring. An older student may benefit more by doing a project.
Competency 002: The teacher understands student diversity and knows how to plan learning
experiences and design assessments that are responsive to differences among students and that
- Students bring a wide range of viewpoints to the classroom which creates challenges
for the teacher. A teacher must know that all students are different and learn in
different ways. Creating lessons that meet all learning styles will create the most
Competency 003: The teacher understands procedures for designing effective and coherent
- A teacher must understand what the students goals and objectives are and how to
effectively teach that student. Understanding procedures for creating lessons will help
Competency 004: The teacher understands learning processes and factors that impact student
learning and demonstrates this knowledge by planning effective, engaging instruction and
appropriate assessments.
- A teacher needs to understand that many outside factors impact how the student
learns in the classroom. A teacher should incorporate ways to reach all students on all
learning styles.
Competency 005: The teacher knows how to establish a classroom climate that fosters learning,
equity and excellence and uses this knowledge to create a physical and emotional environment
- A classroom is a place to learn but it is also a place a student should feel comfortable
and safe. A teacher should make their students feel equal to their peers and allow
them to find themselves. The curriculum should be followed but the teacher should