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 * [[image:http://www.nbpts.org/UserFiles/Image/prop1.gif width="34" height="34" caption="1"]] || ==Proposition 1: Teachers are Committed to Students and Their Learning==
 * NBCTs are dedicated to making knowledge accessible to all students. They believe all students can learn.
 * They treat students equitably. They recognize the individual differences that distinguish their students from one another and they take account for these differences in their practice.
 * NBCTs understand how students develop and learn.
 * They respect the cultural and family differences students bring to their classroom.
 * They are concerned with their students’ self-concept, their motivation and the effects of learning on peer relationships.
 * NBCTs are also concerned with the development of character and civic responsibility. ||
 * [[image:http://www.nbpts.org/UserFiles/Image/prop2.gif width="34" height="34" caption="2"]] || ==Proposition 2: Teachers Know the Subjects They Teach and How to Teach Those Subjects to Students.==
 * NBCTs have mastery over the subject(s) they teach. They have a deep understanding of the history, structure and real-world applications of the subject.
 * They have skill and experience in teaching it, and they are very familiar with the skills gaps and preconceptions students may bring to the subject.
 * They are able to use diverse instructional strategies to teach for understanding. ||
 * [[image:http://www.nbpts.org/UserFiles/Image/prop3.gif width="34" height="34" caption="3"]] || ==Proposition 3: Teachers are Responsible for Managing and Monitoring Student Learning.==
 * NBCTs deliver effective instruction. They move fluently through a range of instructional techniques, keeping students motivated, engaged and focused.
 * They know how to engage students to ensure a disciplined learning environment, and how to organize instruction to meet instructional goals.
 * NBCTs know how to assess the progress of individual students as well as the class as a whole.
 * They use multiple methods for measuring student growth and understanding, and they can clearly explain student performance to parents. ||
 * [[image:http://www.nbpts.org/UserFiles/Image/prop4.gif width="34" height="34" caption="4"]] || ==Proposition 4: Teachers Think Systematically about Their Practice and Learn from Experience.==
 * NBCTs model what it means to be an educated person – they read, they question, they create and they are willing to try new things.
 * They are familiar with learning theories and instructional strategies and stay abreast of current issues in American education.
 * They critically examine their practice on a regular basis to deepen knowledge, expand their repertoire of skills, and incorporate new findings into their practice. ||
 * [[image:http://www.nbpts.org/UserFiles/Image/prop5.gif width="34" height="34" caption="5"]] || ==Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Learning Communities.==
 * NBCTs collaborate with others to improve student learning.
 * They are leaders and actively know how to seek and build partnerships with community groups and businesses.
 * They work with other professionals on instructional policy, curriculum development and staff development.
 * They can evaluate school progress and the allocation of resources in order to meet state and local education objectives.
 * They know how to work collaboratively with parents to engage them productively in the work of the school. ||