Standard IV: Fosters Effective Communication in the Learning Environment

STANDARD STATEMENT IV: The effective teacher consistently enriches communication in the learning environment.

Performance Criteria for Standard IV: The extent to which the teacher:

1. Communicates openly with all students and others working in the learning environment.


2. Develops communication skills for active inquiry, collaboration and supportive interaction.


3. Encourages self-expression, reflection and evaluation.


4. Models and promotes clear and logical oral and written expression, using Standard English or a target language as appropriate.


5. Applies principles of language acquisition and development to the teaching of communication skills.


6. Fosters sensitivity to variations in meaning in verbal and non-verbal communication


7. Engages students in different modes of communication.


8. Uses the school's current technologies to enrich student literacy.