2. WHAT IS NCBTS?
Is a set of competencies that each teacher must possess to
function effectively and satisfactorily, where effective
teaching means being able to help all types of students learn
the different learning goals in the curriculum.
3. Provides a single framework that define
teaching in all aspects of a teacher’s
professional life and in all phases of teacher
development
WHY DO WE NEED NCBTS?
Minimize confusion about what effective
teaching is.
Provide a better guide for all teacher
development programs and projects from the
school-level up to the national level
4. Teachers can use the NCBTS in many ways:
HOW SHOULD TEACHERS USE THE NCBTS
As a guide to reflect on their current teaching
practices.
As a framework for creating new teaching
practices.
As a guidepost for planning and professional
development goals.
As a common language for discussing
teaching practices with other teachers.
5. WHAT DOES COMPETENCY-BASED MEAN
Standards or criteria for characterizing good
teaching.
Defined in terms of the teacher’s credential, LET
scores, grades in graduate school, degrees,
personally traits.