TExES PPR EC-12 (160) Book + Online

By Beatrice Mendez Newman

REA's TExES PPR EC-12 (160) Test Prep with Online Practice Tests (6th ed.)
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Our test prep is designed to help teacher candidates master the information on the TExES PPR EC-12 (160) exam and get certified to teach in Texas. It's perfect for college students, teachers, and career-changing professionals who are looking to teach Early Childhood through Grade 12 in Texas.

Written by a leading specialist in teacher education, our complete study package contains an in-depth review of all four state-defined domains and the 13 competencies, including discussions of key educational concepts and theories, as well as relevant laws.

A diagnostic test and three full-length practice tests are offered online in a timed format with instant scoring, diagnostic feedback, and detailed explanations of answers. Each test features every type of question, subject area, and skill you need to know for the exam. Our online practice tests replicate the Pearson TExES question format, allowing you to assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness. The book includes two of the three practice tests in print.

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6th Edition

TExES™ PPR EC-12 [160]

TEXAS EXAMINATION OF EDUCATOR STANDARDS™

Beatrice Mendez Newman

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Research & Education Association

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TExES™ Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160)

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Contents

About Our Author

About REA

Getting Started

How to Use This Book + Online Prep

About Our Review

About the REA Study Center

Before You Get Started

An Overview of the Test

What is Tested on the TExES PPR EC–12 Test?

What is the Format of the TExES PPR EC–12 Test?

How to Process PPR Exam Items

Reading a Test Item

TExES PPR Study Strategies

Study Tools

TEA Materials

Pedagogy Books and Srticles

Time to Start Studying!

References

Diagnostic Test available at www.rea.com/studycenter

TExES PPR EC–12 (160) DOMAIN REVIEWS

PART I: DOMAIN I

Designing Instruction and Assessment to Promote Student Learning

Overview of Domain I

Domain I Competencies

Core Ideas from Domain I Competencies

References

CHAPTER 1 - COMPETENCY 001

Competency 001 Key Terms

Competency 001 Flash Card

Educator Standards Relevant to Competency 001

Developmental Processes

Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development

Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development

Other Developmental Characteristics

Play Development and Classroom Expectations

Beyond Content: Real-world Issues in the Classroom

Community and Acceptance

Complications from the Real World

Anticipating Test Items for Competency 001

Review Items for Competency 001

References

CHAPTER 2 - COMPETENCY 002

Competency 002 Key Terms

Competency 002 Flash Card

Educator Standards Relevant to Competency 002

Recognizing Diversity

Multiculturalism

Special Needs Students

Socioeconomic Differences

English Language Learners

Anticipating Test Items for Competency 002

Review Items for Competency 002

References

CHAPTER 3 - Competency 003

Competency 003 Key Terms

Competency 003 Flash Card

Educator Standards Relevant to Competency 003

Designing Instruction

TEKS

Instructional Design

Bloom’s Taxonomy

How Bloom’s Taxonomy Informs Instructional Choices

Turning Content-Area Knowledge into Lessons

Behavioral Outcomes

Lessons

Units

Assessment

Anticipating Competency 003 Test Items

Review Items for Competency 003

References

CHAPTER 4 - Competency 004

Competency 004 Key Terms

Competency 004 Flash Cards

Educator Standards Relevant to Competency 004

Learning Theory

Learner Characteristics and Learning

Developmental Levels: Age-Appropriate Activities

Enhancing Student Learning

Linking Instruction and Assessment

Learning Styles

Logistics and Strategies for Enhancing Learning

Accommodations for English Language Learners—ELPS

Anticipating Competency 004 Test Items

Review Items for Competency 004

References

PART II: DOMAIN II

Creating a Positive, Productive Classroom Environment

Domain II Competencies

Core Ideas from Domain II Competencies

References

CHAPTER 5 - Competency 005

Competency 005 Key Terms

Competency 005 Flash Cards

Educator Standards Relevant to Competency 005

The Classroom Space: Creating Community

The Classroom Space: Fostering Excellence

Physical Space: Inviting, Safe, and Nurturing

Space Matters

Anticipating Test Items on Competency 005

Review Items for Competency 005

References

CHAPTER 6 - Competency 006

Competency 006 Key Terms

Flash Cards for Competency 006

Educator Standards Aligned with Competency 006

Classroom Routines and Scheduling

Schedules and Routines

Lesson Pacing

The Student Audience—Variety and Engagement

Managing Student Behavior

Anticipating Competency 006 Test Items

Review Items for Competency 006

References

PART III: DOMAIN III

Implementing Effective, Responsive Instruction and Assessment

Domain III Competencies

Core Ideas from Domain III Competencies

References

CHAPTER 7 - Competeny 007

Competency 007 Key Terms

Competency 007 Flash Card

Educator Standards Relevant to Competency 007

Communication Skills

Effective Communication and Learning

Questioning Strategies

Class Discussions

Communication Matters

Anticipating Competency 007 Test Items

Review Items for Competency 007

References

CHAPTER 8 - Competency 008

Competency 008 Key Terms

Competency 008 Flash Card

Educator Standards Aligned with Competency 008

Fostering Learner Engagement

Instructional Techniques and Strategies

Common Types of Learning Activities

Instructional Strategies and Bloom’s Taxonomy

Classroom Talk: Discussions and Questioning

Self-Evaluation of Teaching

Motivating Students

Teaching English Language Learners

Instructional Techniques and Strategies

Anticipating Competency 008 Test Items

Review Items for Competency 008

References

CHAPTER 9 - Competency 009

Competency 009 Key Terms

Competency 009 Flash Card

Educator Standards Aligned with Competency

Teacher’s Knowledge of Technology

Using Technology to Enhance Instruction

Blended Learning

Digital Citizenship

TEKS Technology Applications

Technology in the Classroom

Anticipating Competency 009 Exam Items

Review Items for Competency 009

References

CHAPTER 10 - Competency 010

Competency 010 Key Terms

Competency 010 Flash Card

Educator Standards Aligned with Competency 010

Assessment: Definitions and Strategies

Integrating assessment into teaching and learning

Rubrics

Feedback

Assessment and Learning

Anticipating Competency 010 Exam Items

Review Items for Competency 010

References

PART IV: DOMAIN IV

Fulfilling Professional Roles and Responsibilities

Overview of Domain IV

Domain IV Competencies

References

CHAPTER 11 - Competency 011

Competency 011 Key Terms

Competency 011 Flash Card

Educator Standards Aligned with Competency 011

Family Engagement

Communication with Families

Conferencing with Parents

Family Engagement and Learning

Anticipating Competency 011 Exam Items

Review Items for Competency 011

References

CHAPTER 12 - Competency 012

Competency 012 Key Terms

Competency 012 Flash Card

Educator Standards Aligned with Competency 012

Professional Development

Teacher Appraisal System

Teacher as Lifelong Learner

Anticipating Competency 012 Exam Items

Review Items for Competency 012

References

CHAPTER 13 - Competency 013

Competency 013 Key Terms

Competency 013 Flash Card

Educator Standards Aligned with Competency 013

Legal and Ethical Requirements

Texas Statutes and Rules Relevant to Public Education

TEA Resources

Every Student Succeeds Act

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Texas Education Code Chapter 37, Discipline; Law and Order

Child Abuse

Using Intellectual Property

Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

The State System of Education

Student Records

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)

Advocacy

Ethical and Legal Responsibilities and Teaching

Anticipating Competency 013 Exam Items

Review Items for Competency 013

References

Practice Test 1 (also available at www.rea.com/studycenter)

Answer Key

Answer Explanations

Answers Sorted by Domain and Competency

Practice Test 2 (also available at www.rea.com/studycenter )

Answer Key

Answer Explanations

Answers Sorted by Domain and Competency

Practice Test 3 available at www.rea.com/studycenter

Glossary

Bibliography

About Our Author

Beatrice Mendez Newman is Professor of Writing and Language Studies at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She has written several books on preparing for teacher certification in Texas. Additionally, her publications include explorations of translingualism, student-centered pedagogy in online learning, and cross-level collaborations in writing, literature, and history.

Dr. Newman recently received her institution’s Excellence in Online/Hybrid Teaching Award. She holds Texas teaching certificates in English as a Second Language specialization and in secondary level English and reading. Her classes include courses for certification candidates in writing pedagogy, assessment, and literacy, as well as first year writing courses for college and dual enrollment students. She serves as an English certification program reviewer for the Washington-based Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

About REA

Founded in 1959, Research & Education Association (REA) is dedicated to publishing the finest and most effective educational materials — including study guides and test preps — for students of all ages. Today, REA’s wide-ranging catalog is a leading resource for students, teachers, and other professionals. Visit www.rea.com to see our complete catalog.

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INTRODUCTION

Getting Started

Congratulations! By taking the TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) EC–12 (160) test, you are on your way to a rewarding career. Our book and the online tools that come with it will enable you to succeed on this important exam, bringing you one step closer to being certified to teach in Texas. Ideally, by the time you are working with our book and the accompanying online resources, you will have taken one of the following routes to educator certification in Texas: (1) you might have completed a university-based program and our book will allow you to zoom in on the gist of the educator competencies and standards, on key terms, and on important details from your educator prep courses; (2) you may have gone through a short, intensive alternative certification program and our book will sharpen the details and give you some independent practice time; (3) you may be an out-of-state certified educator and you need to learn what is involved in Texas educator certification. Regardless of why you are exploring our book, our aim is to help you fulfill your goal to become a certified teacher in Texas.

Our TExES PPR EC–12 (160) Book + Online Prep package provides these key features:

•Complete overview of the TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160) test

•Comprehensive review of the four domains and 13 competencies

•Diagnostic test of 50 questions and answers available online at the REA Study Center

(www.rea.com/studycenter)

•Three full-length practice tests with powerful diagnostic tools to help you personalize your prep

•Detailed response explanations for the practice test items that connect correct answers to relevant terms and concepts from the associated competency and explain why the other responses are incorrect

There are many different ways to prepare for the TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160) exam. What is best for you depends on how much time you have to study and how familiar you are with the subject matter. Our Book + Online Prep has a plan that you can customize to fit both your lifestyle and study style.

How to Use This Book + Online Prep

About Our Review

The review chapters in this book are designed to help you sharpen your command of pedagogical skills so you can pass the TExES PPR. Whether you’re a recent graduate of a traditional teacher education program or you’ve gone the alternate route, our review will reinforce what you’ve learned and show you how to relate the information you have acquired to the specific competencies on the exam.

Our targeted review chapters are grouped by domain and cover what you need to know to succeed on the exam. Each chapter outlines a specific competency, identifies core terms for the competency, provides succinct explanations of concepts relevant to the competency, offers some study suggestions, and presents review questions in the context of the competency. Our review is designed to strengthen your knowledge of the subject matter and give you strategies for preparing for the exam.

About the REA Study Center

At the online REA Study Center (www.rea.com/studycenter), you will get feedback right from the start on what you know and what you don’t know to help make the most of your study time.

Here’s what you will find at the REA Study Center:

•Diagnostic test—Before you review with our book, take our 50-item online diagnostic test. Your score report will pinpoint topics where you need the most review to help you focus your study.

•Three full-length practice tests—These practice tests give you the most complete picture of your strengths and weaknesses. After you’ve studied with the book, test what you’ve learned by taking the first of the three online practice exams. Review your score report; then go back and study any topics you’ve missed. Take the second and third practice tests to ensure you have mastered the material and are ready for test day.

Each online test comes with:

•Automatic scoring—find out how you did on your test instantly.

•Diagnostic score reports—get a specific score on each competency so you can focus on the areas that challenge you the most.

•Detailed answer explanations—see why the correct answer is right and why the other choices are incorrect. These explanations also remind you of key concepts from the competencies relevant to each test item.

•Timed testing—learn to manage your time as you practice so you’ll feel confident on test day.

All TExES tests, with the exception of Braille (283 and 183), are given only as computer-administered tests (CATs), so we recommend you take the online versions of our practice tests to simulate test-day conditions.

Before You Get Started

Before you work through this book, download a copy of the TExES Preparation Manual: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160) from the Texas Education Agency link to the Texas Educator Certification Examination Program site ¹. Our book will not replicate the information in the test bulletins or the preparation manual, so it is vital that you use the preparation manual as a necessary companion document as you work through our book. You should also regularly check for updates on the testing website to ensure you are 100% up-to-date on any changes to the test or testing policies.

An Overview of the Test

What is tested on the TExES PPR EC–12 test?

The TExES PPR EC–12 is a required component for full certification in preparation programs in Texas. The exam consists of 100 selected response questions based on the four domains and 13 competencies presented in the TExES Preparation Manual: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160). Testing time is 4 hours and 45 minutes, with 15 minutes available for a CAT tutorial and the test compliance agreement. The exam may contain items being field-tested that are not factored into your score. TExES scores are reported as scaled scores between 100–300 with 240 as the passing score. ².

The competencies represent the knowledge that teams of teachers, administrators, subject-area specialists, and other stake-holders have determined that entry-level educators in Texas should demonstrate. Each competency is subdivided into descriptive statements. The following table, based on information from the official preparation manual, shows how exam items are allocated by domain:

Test Item Percentages by Domain

The TExES Preparation Manual: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160) also references educator standards in the preliminary information about the exam. According to TEA, the approved educator standards for each teaching area and for the PPR exam are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (the approved state curricular standards for students). The educator standards describe knowledge and skills that beginning educators are expected to have. Right now, you should stop and download the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards (EC–Grade 12) from the TEA Approved Educator Standards webpage. ³. Our test preparation chapters will align the PPR competencies to the relevant standards.

What is the format of the TExES PPR EC–12 test?

The exam questions are selected response items, which means you have several response choices from which to choose the correct response. There are several types of questions you can expect:

•Single correct response items—there is only one correct response.

•Multiple correct response items—there are several correct responses, so you need to select all of the correct responses. These items are likely to have more than the traditional four responses, and you will be prompted about the number of correct responses.

•Clustered items—a scenario is presented with several questions related to the scenario.

•Unfamiliar question formats—the test preparation manual explains that variable formats (charts, graphics, reading passages) or interactive items may be included as well.

The preparation manual also includes the following advice: Leave no questions unanswered. Questions for which you mark no answer are counted as incorrect. Your score will be determined by the number of questions you answer correctly. ⁴. Test-taker translation: do your very, very best to try to figure out a response to every test item even if you aren’t quite sure. Make an educated guess even if you aren’t 100% sure about your response.

Five hours are allotted for the exam. This may seem like a lot of time, but think of it as 300 minutes for 100 questions which is three minutes per question. You may be able to read and respond to some items quickly, perhaps in a matter of seconds, but others will require slow, careful reading and rereading because of the complexity of item stem or the scenario, especially in cluster items. We advise you not to rush through the test. Taking our practice tests will help you learn how to modulate your time so that you go into the real test feeling confident about working within the allotted testing period.

How to process PPR exam items

A major strategy for successfully negotiating the PPR exam is figuring out how to decode the items efficiently and competently. Regardless of the type of question (stand-alone or clustered), each individual item reflects a specific competency and descriptive statement. None of the items reflects multiple competencies. And there are no trick questions or obvious responses. The items are challenging and require concerted attentiveness to the way the item is presented in the stem.

Each practice test item included in the TExES Preparation Manual: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160) is labeled according to the relevant competency; on the actual test, you will not know what competency pertains to each item. However, there will be clues and limiters in the item stem to help you figure out the domain and competency addressed by the item. Picking the correct response depends on your ability to identify the competency implied in the item stem and to select the response that matches the parameters established in the stem. Throughout our study guide, we will remind you over and over again to learn the competencies and associated key terms. This will be your best strategy for responding confidently to the actual test items.

In many cases, all of the responses will seem to be viable choices for dealing with the situation or question presented in the stem. As you consider the response options, you might think, There’s nothing wrong with any of these responses or All of the responses are good things to do in a classroom. Picking the correct response does not mean eliminating responses that represent abjectly poor teaching actions or are obviously wrong responses. The test items are not set up to present obviously wrong responses. Instead, you need to consider which response best fits the conditions established by the stem. In other words, the correct response will be the one that best reflects the competency-based scenario, situation, or question presented in the stem.

Here are some strategies for responding effectively to PPR items as you take the practice tests in preparation for the real test:

1.Read the item stem slowly and carefully. Do not do a rushed reading. You need to pay attention to every word of the item stem.

2.Pay attention to limiters such as initial, best, most, first which establish clear restrictions for the right response.

3.Identify key words in the stem that reflect a specific competency. Our book will review the relevant terms, concepts, and practices associated with each competency.

4.Read each response item carefully. This is not a time for skimming. Do not make your response choice until you have carefully evaluated all of the choices.

5.Do not pick your response too quickly. Ask yourself, What is the rationale for picking this response? Your response to this self-check question should be based on knowledge of the competencies.

Reading a test item

The table below shows you how to put these strategies into action with an annotated practice item:

Practice Item with Explanations of Right and Wrong Responses

(continued)

Recap: This practice item analysis is intended to show you how to use the parameters of the item stem to evaluate the item responses. Notice that none of the item responses in this practice item is inherently incorrect: each response is a viable activity in a coherent unit, but the item stem specifically establishes the teacher’s learning goal (to identify) and stipulates an initial activity. Note also that the analysis of the responses assumes a working knowledge of the competencies and relevant terms.

Given the competency-based foundation of each test item, it is crucial that you thoroughly learn the concepts, terms, and pedagogical principles associated with each competency. Bolstering your competency knowledge is the goal of the chapters devoted to each competency in our book.

TExES PPR Study Strategies

To prepare effectively for the PPR exam, even though you are using our book, you need a well-conceived study plan that enables you to proceed logically and purposefully toward success on the exam. Consider the following strategies:

Study tools

Even in our age of electronic convenience, using traditional study tools might be the best route to reinforce your knowledge of PPR materials:

•Get a spiral or a notebook in which to take notes as you study;

•Use a ring binder to organize all of your PPR study documents from TEA and other websites;

•Get index cards in a variety of colors to create flash cards to record definitions of key terms;

•Use highlighters, flags, and annotations in your printed-out documents, including our book.

Each of the competency chapters in our book includes a section that shows a flash card prototype for the chapter content. Creating your own flash cards will powerfully reinforce your understanding of core chapter content. Do not dismiss this suggestion as an elementary-level strategy. The competencies include more content that you can remember without learning aids. If you have flash cards at hand as you work through the practice tests, you will be surprised to see how quickly you can connect test item content to competency terms.

TEA Materials

Serious study for the PPR must begin with your familiarity with the TEA documents relevant to teacher preparation and expectations. Before you launch your PPR prep, you need to have printed copies of these documents. This is not a time to rely on an unwieldy number of PDFs on your computer screen—that will get confusing and overwhelming very quickly. A smart study strategy is to arrange these print outs in a binder so that you can readily refer to these materials as we move through our study. All of these are easily available from the TEA website links.

•TExES Preparation Manual: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160).This manual presents the 13 competencies and descriptive statements which will be tested on the PPR exam. Each chapter in our book will only reference the competency itself. The descriptive statements are not duplicated here, so you need to have an actual copy that you annotate, highlight, and flag for smart studying.

•Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards (EC-Grade 12). According to TEA, educator standards reflect TEKS, the curriculum standards for students. Educator standards identify what teachers need to know and be able to do in order to effectively implement teaching standards for their students. While these standards strongly reflect the language of the preparation manual’s competencies and descriptive statements, they offer clarification on specific knowledge and skills that teachers need to have in order to fulfill the expectations of the PPR competencies. The TExES Preparation Manual: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160) aligns each of its four domains with specific educator standards. ⁵. The educator standards are vital to your PPR preparation.

•Several PPR competencies refer to specific TEA documents. When you work through those chapters, you will be advised to download and study the referenced documents to reinforce your understanding of the competency content.

•Content area TEKS for your content area. The PPR exam will not address specific content area knowledge, but as a preparation strategy, you should review your content area TEKS. You should imagine how specific content area TEKS can be constructed into test items that reflect PPR competencies and descriptive statements. Many of the PPR exam items will be presented as scenarios in content area teaching, with openings like Mr. Garza is teaching a unit on water conservation in a sixth grade science class. . . . Such an item will not require specific knowledge of teaching science, but it will enable you to envision the targeted PPR competency in the context of an actual classroom. So, it is a good study strategy to imagine how your content area TEKS could show up as test items. TEA offers links to the TEKS standards in the Academics section of the website.

Pedagogy books and articles

If you went through a university-sponsored certification program, you should have a good collection of books, articles, professor notes, your own notes, class materials (tests, reviews, papers, PowerPoints, bibliographies, etc.) to refer to as you work through our book. Have these handy as you study. When you start reading our chapters, you should be disciplined enough to look up terms, concepts, and strategies that we mention. Remember that our book is a study guide not a first-time, comprehensive presentation of all PPR content. So, having your class materials at hand will reinforce what we cover in our book.

Time to start studying!

The following 13 chapters address each of the PPR competencies. Each chapter is structured for optimum study with the following components:

•A summary overview of the competency

•Key terms for each competency

•Targeted explanations of the core concepts relevant to the competency

•A few practice items with explanations

Our study guide includes a new addition: a glossary of important terms is included at the end of the 13 competency chapters.

The 13 competency chapters are supplemented with three practice tests. The tests include feedback providing r ationales for the right and wrong responses.

References

1Texas Education Agency (TEA).TExES Preparation Manual: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12. Texas Educator Certification Testing. TExES Test Preparation Manuals, 2018, https://www.tx.nesinc.com.

2Pearson Education, Inc. TExES Test Results and Score Reporting. Texas Educator Certification Examination Program, 2018, http://cms.texes-ets.org/texes/testresultsandscorereporting/#passing_standards

3TEA. Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards (EC–12). Texas Educators. Approved Educator ­Standards, 2018, https://tea.texas.gov.

4TEA, TExES Preparation Manual: PPR EC–12, 19-20

5TEA, TExES Preparation Manual: PPR EC–12, 4.

TExES PEDAGORY AND

PROFESSIONAL

RESPONSIBILITIES

EC–12 (160)

Domain Reviews

PART I: DOMAIN I

Designing Instruction and

Assessment to Promote

Student Learning

PART I: DOMAIN I

Designing Instruction and

Assessments to Promote

Student Learning

OVERVIEW OF DOMAIN I

Domain I addresses Competencies 001, 002, 003, and 004, focusing on the responsibility of the teacher to reach a diverse student body through effective planning (designing) and by integrating well-considered, effective pedagogical methods that factor in learners’ developmental milestones and individual characteristics.

Domain I Competencies

Let’s look at the competency statements for Domain I as presented in the PPR preparation manual: ¹.

Competency 001: The teacher understands human developmental processes and applies this knowledge to plan instruction and ongoing assessment that motivate students and are responsive to their developmental characteristics and needs.

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 promote all students’ learning.

Competency 003: The teacher understands procedures for designing effective and coherent instruction and assessment based on appropriate learning goals and objectives

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.

Core Ideas from Domain I Competencies

To get started in your study of the Domain I competencies, you should zoom in on the basic terms and concepts articulated and suggested by the descriptions for each competency. As you look through this chart, refer to your PPR preparation manual, highlighting, marking, and annotating the Domain I competencies. Domain I is aligned with Standard I from the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities [Educator] Standards (EC-Grade 12): The teacher designs instruction appropriate for all students that reflects an understanding of relevant content and is based on continuous and appropriate assessment. ²

The following table illustrates a beginning strategy for understanding the basic content of the domains by identifying core ideas.

Core Ideas from the Domains

According to the TExES Preparation Manual: Pedagory and Professional Responsibilities, Domain I items compose 34% of the 100-item test. ⁴.

References

1TEA,TExES Preparation Manual: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160).

2TEA. Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards (EC-Grade 12),1; TEA, TExES Preparation Manual: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160), 4.

3Texas Administrative Code (TAC). English Language Proficiency Standards. TAC Title 19 Education. Part 2 Texas Education Agency. Chapter 74 Curriculum Requirements. Subchapter A Required Curriculum. Rule §74.4, last modified December 25, 2007, http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074a.html#74.4.

4TEA. TExAS Preparation Manual: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160), 4.

CHAPTER 1 - COMPETENCY 001

COMPETENCY 001

The teacher understands human developmental processes and applies this knowledge to plan instruction and ongoing assessment that motivate students and are responsive to their developmental characteristics and needs. ¹

Competency 001 addresses learner characteristics and is explained through 16 descriptive statements that cover the following general topics:

•Recognizing the variability of developmental factors according to age and/or stages of growth (cognitive, social, physical, and emotional)

•Adapting learning and classroom activities to support developmental stages

•Creating a positive learning environment

•Knowing how to address the needs of students at different developmental levels