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Establishment

The U.S National Board for Professional Teaching Standards came about as a result of a report in 1983 discussing a ‘rising tide of mediocrity’ in regards to the American school system. The standards of teaching and professionalism needed to be strengthened. In 1987, Governor James B. Hunt was the first chair of NBPTS Board of Directors when the organization was introduced. It was established to recognize accompanied teaching created by teachers, for teachers.

 

Mission

The Mission of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards states in order to have a higher quality of teaching and learning throughout the school system, teachers must be able to maintain a high standard to make these accomplishments.

 

Five Core Propositions of the NBPTS

 

• Teachers are committed to students and their learning: An accomplished teacher treats each student equally. This is done by making sure they adjust their teaching styles so everyone understands the information. The teachers incorporate theories of cognition and intelligence in their practice to develop their students.

 

• Teachers know the subject they teach and how to teach those subjects to students:  Accomplished teachers are aware of the background knowledge students may bring to each subject and strategies that can assist them. Teachers understand the subject that is to be taught and are able to organize and create lesson plans for the classroom

• Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning: Accomplished teachers alter and create learning style to keep the interest of students. To get an effective result teachers know when to switch the instructional techniques of their class as they understand to motivate and maintain an interest of learning.

 

• Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience: Accomplished teachers examine their practices to deepen their knowledge, sharpen their judgment and adapt to new findings and ideas. They are also role model as they display honesty, respect and fairness which can inspire students to do the same.

 

• Teachers are members of learning communities: Accomplished teachers find ways to collaborate with parents to engage them productively in the work of the school and their child’s performance. They are skilled in getting needed resources that can be for the students’ benefit.