• Cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Explain educational terminology and concepts relevant to policies, research, and practices in the public education system. 
• Differentiate instructional and program goals for students enrolled in the public education system at the early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school levels.
• Judge decision-making skills within a context of complex situations where there may not be a match between theory and practice.
• Critically examine values, beliefs, and strategies that influence the learning of all students.
• Justify personal motivation for pursuing the teaching profession.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the teacher certification requirements.
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Observation Skills for Effective Teaching: Research-Based Practice 7th Edition

by Gary D. Borich (Author)

ISBN-13: 978-1612056777

ISBN-10: 1612056776

• Become acquainted with the culture of public schools.
• Utilize and analyze an objective observation system that allows for effective primary field research.
• Conduct focused observations on selected dimensions of teaching.
• Evaluate instructional methods and strategies that contribute to the successful educational achievement of public-school students. 
• Distinguish terminology and concepts relevant to policies, research, and practices related to the public education system. 
• Identify personal motivation for pursuing the teaching profession.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the teacher certification requirements.

• Become acquainted with the culture of public schools.
• Utilize and analyze an objective observation system that allows for effective primary field research.
• Conduct focused observations on selected dimensions of teaching.
• Evaluate instructional methods and strategies that contribute to the successful educational achievement of public-school students. 
• Distinguish terminology and concepts relevant to policies, research, and practices related to the public education system. 
• Identify personal motivation for pursuing the teaching profession.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the teacher certification requirements.