Domain C: Engaging and Supporting Students in Learning Connects students’ prior knowledge, life experiences, interests, and cultural factors 4 with learning goals, curricular and instructional strategies, and methods of assessing student leaning. (TPE 4) (PS-5) ‘Uses community resources, student experiences, questions, and applied learning activities to make instruction relevant, challenge students’ ideas, share their ‘viewpoints, work collaboratively and achieve PK 12 academic standards. (TPE 4) (PS-6,8A/B) Uses a variety of instructional strategies, technologies, and resources to model, guide, support and promote all students in problem solving, critical thinking, and self-directed, reflective learning making subject matter meaningful. (TPE 4) (PS-6, 8AB ‘Teaches students literacy skills needed to comprehend and use a variety of texts and {information sources, in the subject(s) taught. (TPE 4) (PS-7A/B) Uses a variety of instructional strategies, technologies (including assistive), and ‘resources to respond to students’ diverse learning needs (including full range of language and special populations) and promote high achievement of PK12 academic standard ‘developmentally appropriate practices supporting all students’ emotional, ‘and intellectual needs. (TPE 6) (PS-12) Uses a variety of strategies, technologies, materials, and resources to differentiate 4 instruction based upon students’ culture, level of acculturation, primary language and proficiency levels (CELDT) in English and non-dominant varieties of English, and ‘Applies pedagogical theories, principles, and instructional practices for designing ‘and implementing comprehensive instruction for English leamers, including non- ‘dominant varieties of English and advanced leamers and for students with multiple Evidence / Feedback / Next Steps: ‘The candidate uses a variety of strategies throughout each lesson and also varies strategies based upon the content she is teaching. Wherever possible she provides visuals and technological support both to ‘add to the learning experience and to increase student engagement. This strategy is used for whole ‘class instruction but is based upon principles that have been shown to be effective with English language learners. Domain total score: 32