What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do

by National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Originally published in 1989, The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has updated its foundational document, What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do. The book, which explicates the Five Core Propositions for teaching, is similar to medicine’s Hippocratic Oath, held in common by all teachers of all grade levels and disciplines and underscoring the accomplished teacher’s commitment to advancing student learning and achievement.

Genres: Education

49 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 12, 2016

Reviews

[Spacek Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book that describes the level of mastery that all teachers should attain in the teaching profession. These are the types of teachers that should be sought when recruiting. The Five Core Propositions and the diagram of The Architecture of Accomplished Teaching: What is underneath the surface? provide a foundation for serious professional standards and growth throughout a career.

[Mike Delacard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great foundational reading for educators or anyone who is interested to learn what it is that binds all teachers together regardless of content area or grade level. This tiny book sums up the five core propositions at the heart of education as determined by thousands of practitioners in every grade level and subject matter. Must read for any candidate for National Board Certification!

[Taylor Bosarge · Rating 2 out of 5]

Book made me cry. So much work and for what? Them to brag about being a teacher? Is national board certification worth it? Not sure anymore.