The

NCBTS is a

theoretical framework that defines the different

dimensions of effective teaching, where effective teaching means
being able to help all types of students learn the different goals in
the curriculum.

The competency-based teacher standards are organized

hierarchically. The basic level categories of the standards are
seven domains. Under each domain are strands and at the lowest
level of the hierarchical organization, under the strands are specific
indicators.

Domain 1
Social Regard for Learning
Acts as a positive role model for students

Domain 2
The Learning Environment
Creates an environment that promotes fairness
Makes the physical environment safe and conducive to learning
Communicates higher learning expectations to each learner
Establishes and maintains consistent standards of learners behavior

Domain 3
Diversity of Learners
Is familiar with learners background knowledge and experiences
Demonstrates concern for holistic development of learners

Domain 4
Curriculum
Demonstrates mastery of the subject

Communicates clear learning goals for the lessons that are appropriate for
learners
Makes good use of allotted instructional time
Selects teaching methods, learning activities, and instructional materials or
resources appropriate to learners and aligned to the objectives of the lesson

Domain 5
Planning, Assessing and Reporting
Communicates promptly and clearly to learners, parents, and superiors
about progress of learners
Develops and uses a variety of appropriate assessment strategies to monitor
and evaluate learning
Monitors regularly and provides feedback on learners understanding of
content

Domain 6
Community Linkages
Establishes learning environments that respond to the aspirations of the
community.

Domain 7
Personal Growth and Professional Development
Takes pride in the nobility of teaching as a profession
Builds professional links with colleagues to enrich teaching practice
Reflects on the extent of the attainment of learning goals

Reflex movements are actions elicited without learning in response to

some stimuli. Examples include: flexion, extension, stretch, postural
adjustments.
Basic fundamental movement are inherent movement patterns which are
formed by combining of reflex movements and are the basis for complex
skilled movements. Examples are: walking, running, pushing, twisting,
gripping, grasping, manipulating.
Perceptual refers to interpretation of various stimuli that enable one to
make adjustments to the environment. Visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or
tactile discrimination. Suggests cognitive as well as psychomotor behavior.
Examples include: coordinated movements such as jumping rope, punting,
or catching.

Physical activities require endurance, strength, vigor, and agility which

produces a sound, efficiently functioning body. Examples are: all activities
which require a) strenuous effort for long periods of time; b) muscular
exertion; c) a quick, wide range of motion at the hip joints; and d) quick,
precise movements.
Skilled movements are the result of the acquisition of a degree of
efficiency when performing a complex task. Examples are: all skilled
activities obvious in sports, recreation, and dance.
Non-discursive communication is communication through bodily
movements ranging from facial expressions through sophisticated
choreographics. Examples include: body postures, gestures, and
facial expressions efficiently executed in
skilled
dance movement and choreographics.