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Chapter 118
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Overview of Revisions to Chapter 118 in RTF
Induction/Chapter 118 Slide Show Presentation Power Point Presentation File 4.76 MB in PPT
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Chapter 118 Guidance Document in RTF in RTF
The full Chapter 118 document can be viewed at http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/05/chaps05.htm
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Maine’s Initial Teacher Certification Standards
- Demonstrates knowledge of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) s/he teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful to students
- Demonstrates the ability to integrate the concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures among the disciplines.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the diverse ways in which students develop and learn by providing learning opportunities that support students' intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development.
- Plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, and curriculum goals.
- Understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies and appropriate technologies.
- Creates and maintains a classroom environment which supports and encourages learning.
- Demonstrates the ability to support students’ learning and well-being by engaging students, home, school, colleagues, and community.
- Understands and uses a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and support the development of the learner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and commitment to ethical and legal responsibilities of a teacher.
- Demonstrates a strong professional ethic and a desire to contribute to the education profession.
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Chapter 118 Guidance Document in RTF
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Summary Chart for Chapter 118 Revision in RTF
Overview of Revisions to Chapter 118 in RTF
Induction/Chapter 118 Slide Show Presentation in PPT
The full Chapter 118 document can be viewed at http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/05/chaps05.htm
Recommended Induction Implementation Sequence in RTF
