The “Content Knowledge” standard (like the other standards) is further defined in terms of “knowledge components” and “performance indicators.”

“Content Knowledge” components/indicators

3.0 Content Knowledge

• 3.1 Knowledge Components
  • 3.1.1 Understands major concepts, principles, and theories that are central to the discipline
  • 3.1.2 Understands the dynamic and complex nature of the content of the discipline
  • 3.1.3 Understands the processes of inquiry central to the discipline
  • 3.1.4 Understands the relationship of knowledge within the discipline to other content areas and to life applications
• 3.2 Performance Indicators
  • 3.2.1 Uses a variety of explanations and multiple representations of concepts to help develop conceptual understanding [“Pedagogical Content Knowledge”]
  • 3.2.2 Anticipates and adjusts for common misunderstandings that impede learning within the discipline
  • 3.2.3 Engages students in generating and testing knowledge according to the processes of inquiry of the discipline
  • 3.2.4 Creates learning experiences that make connections to other content areas and to life experiences