1. (1) The Effective Teaching Standards described in this Section:

   1. (a) describe the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are the hallmark of effective instruction; and
   2. (b) highlight practices associated with effective teaching.

2. (2) A Utah educator shall demonstrate a commitment to ongoing growth and development of instructional competency within the following areas:

   1. (a) Learners and Learning -- demonstrating attention to the impact of unique learner characteristics on development and growth;

   2. (b) Instructional Design Clarity:

      1. (i) previewing classroom content;
      2. (ii) demonstrating clarity in organizing and sequencing instruction; and
      3. (iii) effective planning for learning and student engagement.

   3. (c) Instructional Practice:

      1. (i) engaging in high quality instructional practices that are data informed;
      2. (ii) exhibiting a collaborative approach to teaching and learning; and
      3. (iii) meeting the learning needs of each student.
   4. (d) Classroom Climate -- creating academic, physical, social, and emotional conditions with emphasis on academic performance; and
   5. (e) Professional Responsibility -- demonstrating an awareness of and adherence to professional and ethical standards within their school and with families and communities, as required in Rule R277-217, Educator Standards and LEA Reporting.

KEY: effective, standards

Date of Last Change: October 11, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Article X, Section 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53E-3-501(1)(a)