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Instructor Standards Framework

When fully developed the Instructor Standards Framework will consist of the following components:

Standards:  overarching goals and themes that provide a framework for what instructors should know and be able to do

 

Competencies:  statements that describe key knowledge, skills, behaviors, or practices that instructors need to possess

 

Levels:  four levels of competence that reflect Bloom’s Taxonomy of skills and progressively span skills that require (1) knowledge and comprehension, (2) application, (3) analysis, and (4) synthesis and evaluation.  The progressive levels are designed to help new instructors see a pathway for ongoing professional growth.  It should be noted, however, that the levels are not intended to be totally sequential.  Instructors are likely to master competencies within multiple levels simultaneously.

 

Sample Attainment Methods:  sources of professional growth that can be used to acquire competence

 

Documentation Criteria:  observable and measurable evidence of the competencies in practice - required for applicants seeking a credential

Click here for the initial draft of several of the standards and credentialing documents!

We value your input.  After you review the drafts, please submit the public comment form with any recommendations you might have.