Knowledge of the Learner 
The teacher intern understands how learning occurs; how students construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop habits of mind; how their conceptual frameworks influence learning; and how physical, social, emotional, moral and cognitive development influence learning. 

Knowledge of Pedagogy 
The teacher intern understands a variety of instructional models (general, discipline specific, and behavioral), the principles of effective classroom management, human motivation and behavior, and has a knowledge of the interpersonal skills that promote positive working relationships with all students and adults in the educational community. 

Knowledge of Curriculum 
The teacher intern understands the organization and purpose of various curriculum materials, and the importance of developing curriculum which takes contextual consideration into account (student needs, interests and aptitudes; community goals and resources; instructional materials), and which emphasizes multicultural perspectives. 

Knowledge of Goals and Assessment 
The teacher intern understands the relationship between goals and assessment, how to select long and short term teaching/learning objectives that correlate with the school goals, curriculum and the learner needs, and understands the characteristics, uses, advantages and limitations of different types of formal and informal assessments for evaluating how students learn, what they know and are able to do and what kinds of experiences will support their further growth and development. 

Knowledge of Social Context 
The teacher intern understands schools as social organizations within the larger community context, laws related to  students' rights and teacher responsibilities (e.g. inclusion, confidentiality, privacy, discipline, health concerns) and how the social context (e.g. family circumstances, discriminatory practices, the community, health and economic conditions) may influence student motivation and learning. 

Reflection/Disciplined Inquiry  
The teacher intern understands methods of inquiry that provide self-assessment and problem-solving strategies for reflecting on practice, the major areas of theory and research which provide a sound basis for reflection, and the sources available for continuous professional development.