the essential skills and knowledge of what works

primarily concerned with utility

the basis for most evaluation instruments

the systematic knowledge about and use of the advanced skills of teaching

primarily concerned with validity - is this supported by sound research?

can be subject-specific, student -specific, level-specific, or model-specific

the creative use of intuition in the development of satisfying learning environments and interactions.

primarily concerned with originality and creativity

involves:
- willingness to take risks
- ability to create new approaches
- use of intuition in the classroom
- ability to learn from failure
- sense of humor
- sense of conscience
- concern for quality