INTASC+4

The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. I will demonstrate that I...
 * INTASC Principle #4 ** : ** Instructional Strategies and Problem Solving **

a. understands principles, techniques, advantages, and limitations, associated with various teaching and learning strategies (e.g. cooperative learning, direct instruction, inquiry learning, whole group discussion) **[Exemplified within the Unit Plan]**

b. uses a variety of teaching and learning strategies to encourage students in the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills