Matching evidences and descriptors

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1. Standard 2, Element b

   Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world. Teachers demonstrate their knowledge of the history of diverse cultures and their role in shaping global issues. They actively select materials and develop lessons that counteract stereotypes and incorporate histories and contributions of all cultures. Teachers recognize the influence of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and other aspects of culture on a student’s development and personality. Teachers strive to understand how a student’s culture and background may influence his or her school performance. Teachers consider and incorporate different points of view in their instruction.

   Evidence	Ratings
   	Developing	Proficient	Accomplished	Distinguished
   Showing respect for diversity and differences
   Knowing students and being aware of the diversity in the classroom
   Displaying knowledge of one’s own cultural background and identity
   Showing empathy for others
   Recognizing that a student’s background influences his/her development and attitudes about the world and meeting that student where he/she is
   Using articles with contrasting points of view in a lesson
   Integrating materials in lesson that counteract societal stereotypes
   Using diversity to one’s advantage in the classroom by having parents participate in/plan activities to expose students to a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
   Embedding culturally-sensitive materials throughout the curriculum

2. Standard 3, Element c

   Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines. Teachers know the links and vertical alignment of the grade or subject they teach and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Teachers understand how the content they teach relates to other disciplines in order to deepen understanding and connect learning for students. Teachers promote global awareness and its relevance to subjects they teach.

   Evidence	Ratings
   	Developing	Proficient	Accomplished	Distinguished
   Showing awareness of interconnectedness
   Displaying knowledge of world issues and events
   Showing in-depth knowledge of events that have shaped and continue to shape the world and the relevance to the curriculum
   Documenting links between grades and/or subjects in lesson planning
   Demonstrating knowledge of both horizontal and vertical alignment and relating content to other disciplines.
   Integrating global events and activities consistently throughout lesson planning
   Collaborating with colleagues to integrate various disciplines and make connections for students
   Sharing ideas for integrating global awareness throughout the school

3. Standard 3, Element d

   Teachers make instruction relevant to students. Teachers incorporate 21st century life skills into their teaching deliberately, strategically, and broadly. These skills include leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, personal productivity, personal responsibility, people skills, self- direction, and social responsibility. Teachers help their students understand the relationship between the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and 21st century content, which includes global awareness; financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy; civic literacy and health awareness.

   Evidence	Ratings
   	Developing	Proficient	Accomplished	Distinguished
   Connecting curriculum to life in the 21st century
   Accessing resources and artifacts to help students connect what they are learning with their lives
   Explaining the relevance of what students are learning to their lives outside of school
   Including activities that allow students to connect the curriculum with technology tools of the 21st century
   Helping students make global connections across the curriculum
   Integrating core content with 21st century content themes consistently
   Designing activities that require students to adapt, solve problems, and develop collaborative skills
   Engaging students in group activities that value and require personal productivity and accountability
   Requiring students to consistently take responsibility for their own learning and encourages students to seek knowledge beyond class requirements.
   Using simulations, court cases, debates, legislative actions or other real-life applications to enhance instruction and help students make connections