The New York State Education Department provides videos of effective teacher practice aligned to the NYSUT Teacher Practice Rubric. Click on a Video Album link below to view examples of effective teacher practice.

Standard II: Knowledge of Content and Instructional Planning

• Element II.6: Teachers evaluate and utilize curricular materials and other appropriate resources to promote student success in meeting learning goals.
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  • Element II.6.B: Selects Materials and Resources
    • Video Album: Teacher Selects Appropriate Curricular Materials and Resources

Standard III: Instructional Practice

• Element III.1: Teachers use research-based practices and evidence of student learning to provide developmentally appropriate and standards-driven instruction that motivates and engages students in learning.
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  • Element III.1.A: Aligns Instruction to Standards
    • Video Album:?Teacher Aligns Instruction to Standards
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  • Element III.1.B: Engages Student
    • Video Album:?Teacher Engages Students in Learning
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• Element III.2: Teachers communicate clearly and accurately with students to maximize their understanding and learning.
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  • Element III.2.A: Provides Directions and Procedure
    • Video Album: Teacher Provides Directions and Procedures
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  • Element III.2.B: Uses Questioning Techniques to Engage Student
    • Video Album: Teacher Uses Questioning Techniques to Engage Students
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  • Element III.2.C: Responds to Students
    • Video Album:?Teacher Responds to Students' Questions and Comments
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  • Element III.2.D: Communicates Content
    • Video Album:?Teacher Communicates Content Clearly and Accurately
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• Element III.3: Teachers set high expectations and create challenging learning experiences for students.
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  • Element III.3.A:?Articulates Measures of Success
    • Video Album:?Teacher Articulates How Success Will Be Measured
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  • Element III.3.B: Teacher Implements Challenging Learning Experiences
    • Video Album:?Teacher Implements Challenging Learning Experiences
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• Element III.4: Teachers explore and use a variety of instructional approaches, resources, and technologies to meet diverse learning needs, engage students and promote achievement.
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  • Element III.4.A: Differentiates Instruction
    • Video Album:?Teacher Uses a Variety of Strategies to Differentiate Instruction
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• Element III.5: Teachers engage students in the development of multi-disciplinary skills, such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and use of technology.
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  • Element III.5.A: Provides Synthesis, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving and Opportunities for Collaboration
    • Video Album:?Teacher Provides Synthesis, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Opportunities for Collaboration
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• Element III.6: Teachers monitor and assess student progress, seek and provide feedback, and adapt instruction to student needs.
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  • Element III.6.A: Uses Formative Assessment to Monitor and Adjust Pacing
    • Video Album:?Teacher Uses Formative Assessment to Monitor and Adjust Pacing
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  • Element III.6.B: Provides Feedback During and After Instruction
    • Video Album:?Teacher Provides Feedback During and After Instruction

Standard IV: Learning Environment

• Element IV.1: Teachers create a mutually respectful, safe, and supportive learning environment that is inclusive of every student.
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  • Element IV:1:A: Interactions with Students
    • Video Album:?Teacher Demonstrates Respectful and Caring Interactions with Students
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• Element IV.2: Teachers create an intellectually challenging and stimulating learning environment.
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  • Element IV:2:A: Promotes Student Pride in Work and Accomplishments
    • Video Album:?Teacher Promotes Student Pride in Work and Accomplishments
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• Element IV.3: Teachers manage the learning environment for the effective operation of the classroom.
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  • Element IV:3:A: Establishes Routines/Procedures/Transitions?and Expectations for Student Behavior
    • Video Album:?Teacher Establishes Routines, Procedures, Transitions, and Expectations for Student Behavior
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  • Element IV:3:B: Manages Instructional Groups
    • Video Album:?Teacher Manages Instructional Groups
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• Element IV.4: Teachers organize and utilize available resources (e.g. physical space, time, people, technology) to create a safe and productive learning environment.
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  • Element IV:4:A: Organizes Learning Environment
    • Video Album:?Teacher Organizes the Learning Environment

Standard V: Assessment for Student Learning

• Element V.2: Teachers understand, analyze, interpret, and use assessment data to monitor student progress and to plan and differentiate instruction.
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  • Element V.2.B: Engages Students in Self-Assessment
    • Teacher Engages Students in Self-Assessment