### Question
How does the law define teaching skills?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1021*, **teaching skills** is defined as:

> skills that enable a teacher to—


(A) increase student learning, achievement, and the ability to apply knowledge

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1021*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT**

