Idaho Standards for Business Technology Teachers

In addition to the standards listed here, business technology teachers must meet Idaho Core Teacher standards and Idaho Foundation standards for Professional-Technical Teachers.

Principle 1: Knowledge of Subject Matter

Knowledge

  1. The teacher knows a broad range of introductory business subjects (e.g., accounting, economics, information systems, communications, management, marketing, business law, and international business).
  1. The teacher is knowledgeable in areas related to business (e.g., personal finance, career education, entrepreneurship, mathematics, and interrelationships in business).
  1. The teacher understands the importance of technology as a tool for accomplishing task related to business and industry.

Disposition

  1. The teacher appreciates the value of business education programs for students and the community.

Performance

  1. The teacher demonstrates business- and industry-standard skill levels in keyboarding, accounting, and office procedures.
  1. The teacher effectively delivers business education content at the junior high, middle school, and/or high school levels.
  1. The teacher demonstrates the efficient use of technology to accomplish tasks related to business and industry.

Principle 2: Knowledge of Human Development and Learning

Principle 3: Adapting Instruction for Individual Needs

Principle 4: Multiple Instructional Strategies

Principle 5: Classroom Motivation and Management Skills

Principle 6: Communication Skills

Principle 7: Instructional Planning Skills

Principle 8: Assessment of Student Learning

Principle 9: Professional Commitment and Responsibility

Principle 10: Partnerships

Principle 11: Learning Environment

Principle 12: Workplace Preparation