NICS Domain 3: Pedagogical

NICS Domain 3: Pedagogical
The domain includes competencies related to planning, designing learning environment and experience; teaching, learning and curriculum; assessment and evaluation; and educational technology.

DOMAIN ELEMENTS:

3.1 Plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.

3.2 Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.

3.3 Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.

3.4 Use media and technology for facilitation of learning, instruction, facilitation and teaching Integrate technology with the subject matter areas

3.5 Apply technology to develop student’s higher order skills and creativity

3.6 Implement, facilitate and monitor teaching and learning strategies that integrate a range of information and communication technologies to promote and enhance student learning.

3.7 Identify and use assistive technologies for learners with special needs

3.8 Selection and use of appropriate media, technologies and integration strategies to accommodate various learning styles

3.9 Use technology for class preparation using various on line and off line sources (related to writing lesson plans and development of instructional materials

3.10 Utilize ICT tools (computer, radio, TV, hand-held electronic devices) to communicate and accomplish educational goals Establish learning environments that engage all students in focused learning experience and encourage interactions among teachers and students

3.11 Design appropriate learning activities that apply technology to support the needs of learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics and abilities

3.12 Select technology resources that can be adapted to various learning environments created for diverse learners

3.13 Access resources for instruction planning and/or design available via technology, telecommunications, satellite, cable, and wireless technology

3.14 Access resources for instruction planning and/or design available telecommunications, satellite, cable, and wireless technology

3.15 Demonstrate understanding of the opportunities and implications of the uses of ICTs for learning and teaching in the curriculum context

3.16 Plan, implement and manage learning and teaching in open and flexible learning environments

3.17 Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of ICT integration in the teaching-learning process

3.18 Determine underlying pedagogical assumptions, gender and ethnic bias, educational relevance, social impact and suitability for the classroom environment, for cooperative learning and peer instruction

3.19 Develop performance tasks that require students to locate and analyze information and to use a variety of media to communicate results clearly

3.20 Use computers and other technologies effectively and appropriately to collect and communicate information in a variety of formats on student learning to colleagues, parents, and others

3.21 Apply technology to facilitate a variety of appropriate assessment and evaluation strategies recognizing the diversity of learners, and use results to refine design of learning activities