Pedagogy: Secondary (Grades 5–12) Subtest 2
Subarea II. The Professional Environment
0010
Understand techniques for communicating, collaborating, and interacting effectively with families, caregivers, colleagues, and the community to support and enhance students' learning and well-being.
- applying knowledge of skills and strategies for establishing productive relationships with parents/guardians and caregivers to support students' learning and well-being and for addressing their concerns in given situations
- demonstrating knowledge of the importance of communicating with families or caregivers on a regular basis and strategies for initiating and maintaining effective communication with families or caregivers
- applying knowledge of skills and strategies for collaborating effectively with other school professionals (e.g., support staff, other teachers, administrators, district personnel) to improve student achievement and enhance the overall learning environment
- demonstrating knowledge of skills and strategies for consulting with parents/guardians, caregivers, counselors, other teachers, and professionals in community agencies to link student environments and promote students' development and learning
- demonstrating knowledge of resources in the community (e.g., cultural institutions, businesses, individuals, social service agencies) and strategies for using these resources to meet student needs and promote students' development and learning
0011
Understand techniques for reflective practice, strategies for continuously evaluating the effects of choices and actions on members of the school community, and opportunities and resources for professional development and growth.
- applying knowledge of strategies for using reflection, self-assessment, critical thinking, problem solving, and self-directed learning to improve teaching practice, achieve professional goals, and promote continuous professional growth
- demonstrating knowledge of how to use classroom observation, information about students, and various types of research as sources for evaluating the outcomes of teaching and learning and as a basis for reflecting on and modifying teaching practice
- demonstrating knowledge of various professional development opportunities and resources (e.g., professional journals, educational research, online resources, workshops) and how to use them for promoting reflection, solving problems, and supporting professional growth, including continuous development of technology skills relevant to education
- demonstrating knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of various members of the school community and methods for working effectively with others in the school community (e.g., colleagues, mentors, principals, supervisors) to strengthen teaching knowledge, skills, and effectiveness
0012
Understand the historical and philosophical foundations of education; the rights and responsibilities of students, parents/guardians, caregivers, and educators in various educational contexts; and legal and ethical guidelines for educators in Minnesota.
- demonstrating knowledge of the historical and philosophical foundations of education, including systemic biases, the purposes of educational organizations, caregivers, and the operation of schools and school systems as organizations within the community
- applying knowledge of teachers' roles as public employees and their rights and responsibilities as professionals (e.g., obtaining and maintaining licensure, engaging in appropriate professional practices, addressing the needs of the whole learner, maintaining confidentiality, providing an appropriate education for students with disabilities, reporting cases of known or suspected abuse or neglect, using appropriate practices related to information and technology)
- applying knowledge of the standards of professional conduct in the Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers
- demonstrating knowledge of parent/guardian rights in various contexts (e.g., in relation to due process, privacy, educational records, and participation in educational planning)
- demonstrating knowledge of student rights in various contexts (e.g., in relation to due process, discipline, privacy, free speech, and equal educational opportunity)
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