Standards for the Preparation of Teachers of
Political Science (CD)
Michigan State Board of Education
Approved
June 9, 2009
Political Science (CD) Program Standards
Content Guidelines/Standards Matrix
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Andrews University
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Code:
CD
Michigan State Board of Education 6-9-09
Completion of a Political Science major for must include a minimum of 30 credit hours.
Completion of a Political Science minor must include a minimum of 20 credit hours.
To add a Political Science endorsement to an existing certificate, the program must be at least 20 semester credit hours.
Completion of the Political Science endorsement program will appropriately prepare a candidate to teach, all of the civics and
government components of the Grade 6-12 Grade Level Content Expectations and High School Content Expectations.
PROFICIENCY LEVEL RATINGS
A = AWARENESS: Possesses general knowledge
B = BASIC UNDERSTANDING: Ability to understand and apply
C = COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING: High level of understanding, applying, and reflecting
* = THESE STANDARDS DO NOT HAVE LEVELS OF PROFICIENCY: Programs either meet, or do not meet these standards
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
1.0
Minor
Content knowledge, processes, and skills
The candidate will demonstrate comprehensive
knowledge, understanding, evaluative skills,
critical inquiry and ability to teach the political
science content, processes and skills as inclusive
of those in Michigan’s K-12 Curriculum Framework
and Benchmarks, Grade Level Content
Expectations (GLCE) and the High School Content
Expectations (HSCE) in accordance to the
Universal Education Vision and Principles, and the
State Board of Education (SBE) Educational
Technology Standards and Expectations.
The candidate is able to:
1.1
Analyze and explain the conceptual foundations
of civic and political life across various political
systems inclusive of those in the United States.
C
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC120 Analyzing Politics which
examines civic culture, concepts of
the state and its exercise of power,
various political systems, political
ideologies, and new social
movements.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
PLSC120 Analyzing Politics
which examines civic culture,
concepts of the state and its
exercise of power, various political
systems, political ideologies, and
new social movements.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
1.2
Analyze and describe the origins of constitutional
government in the United States including colonial
governmental practices, republicanism, and
liberalism in seventeenth and eighteenth century
European thought.
C
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which examines the development
of American government, closely
analyzing key documents, including
the Mayflower Compact, the
Declaration of Independence,
the Articles of Confederation,
the U.S. Constitution, the Federalist
Papers, the three branches of the
national government, federalism,
the rise of political parties,
bureaucratic institutions,
and the electoral process.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which examines the development
of American government, closely
analyzing key documents, including
the Mayflower Compact, the
Declaration of Independence,
the Articles of Confederation, the
U.S. Constitution, the Federalist
Papers, the three branches of the
national government, federalism,
the rise of political parties,
bureaucratic institutions,
and the electoral process.
Majors are required to take
HIST204 American Experience I
which examines these topics from
a historical perspective.
Minors are required to take
HIST204 American Experience I
which examines these topics from
a historical perspective.
No.
1.3
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Analyze and explain the structure, function, and
consequences of multiple forms of government
inclusive of liberal democratic state, semidemocratic state, authoritarian, and totalitarian
regimes.
C
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
ELECTIVE
Majors elect to take either PLSC225
Comparative Politics or PLSC230
International Relations.
ELECTIVE
Minors elect to take either PLSC225
Comparative Politics or PLSC230
International Relations.
PLSC225 provides an introduction
to the general theories and methods
of comparative politics through
case studies of both advanced
industrialized and developing
countries. It examines a variety
of governmental structures
and analyzes their historical
emergence, natures, forms,
and dynamics.
PLSC225 provides an introduction
to the general theories and
methods of comparative politics
through case studies of both
advanced industrialized and
developing countries. It examines
a variety of governmental
structures and analyzes their
historical emergence, natures,
forms, and dynamics.
PLSC230 examines various forms
of government and their impact on
international relations.
PLSC230 examines various forms
of government and their impact on
international relations.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
1.4
Analyze and explain the structure and functions of
government in the United States including the
structure and functioning of national, state and
local governments, government powers and limits
on powers.
C
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which examines the functions and
structures of the three branches
of the national government,
federalism, the rise of political
parties, bureaucratic institutions,
and the electoral process.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which examines the functions and
structures of the three branches
of the national government,
federalism, the rise of political
parties, bureaucratic institutions,
and the electoral process.
ELECTIVE
Majors may elect to take PLSC350
State and Local Government
which analyzes politics at the state,
county, and municipal levels in the
United States.
ELECTIVE
Minors may elect to take PLSC350
State and Local Government
which analyzes politics at the state,
county, and municipal levels in the
United States.
No.
1.5
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Explain the United States foreign policy, the United
States role in world affairs, and the basic dynamics
and organizations of global politics.
C
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which includes examination of the
process and structure of American
foreign policy, the role of the United
States in world affairs, and its
relationship to international
organizations.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which includes examination of the
process and structure of American
foreign policy, the role of the United
States in world affairs, and its
relationship to international
organizations.
ELECTIVE
Majors may elect to take PLSC365
American Foreign Relations which
studies the formation and conduct of
American diplomacy in the light of
major themes, including the
diplomacy of human rights,
globalization, and the American
relationship with Islamic states.
ELECTIVE
Minors may elect to take PLSC365
American Foreign Relations
which studies the formation and
conduct of American diplomacy in
the light of major themes, including
the diplomacy of human rights,
globalization, and the American
relationship with Islamic states.
Majors may also elect to take
PLSC230 International Relations
which explores the role of such
organizations as the United Nations,
European Union, and NGOs.
Minors may also elect to take
PLSC230 International
Relations which explores the
role of such organizations as the
United Nations, European Union,
and NGOs.
No.
1.6
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Identify and explain foundational principles
in the Mayflower Compact, Articles of
Confederation, Declaration of Independence, and
the Constitution.
C
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which examines the development
of American government, closely
analyzing key documents, including
the Mayflower Compact, the
Declaration of Independence,
the Articles of Confederation,
the U.S. Constitution, and selections
from the Federalist Papers.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which examines the development
of American government, closely
analyzing key documents, including
the Mayflower Compact, the
Declaration of Independence,
the Articles of Confederation, the
U.S. Constitution, and selections
from the Federalist Papers.
Majors are required to take
PLSC456 Classical, Medieval and
Early Modern Political Thought
(new course beginning in 2011)
which examines the great political
ideas from antiquity to early modern
times (Plato to Locke) in order to
understand the meaning of such
concepts as human nature, the good
life, freedom, justice, and authority
as understood by the Founding
Fathers in the 18th century.
ELECTIVE
Minors may elect to take PLSC458
American Political Thought
which analyzes major primary
source documents in greater depth.
ELECTIVE
Majors may elect to take PLSC458
American Political Thought which
analyzes major primary source
documents in greater depth.
Minors may elect to take PLSC456
Classical, Medieval and Early
Modern Political Thought (new
course beginning in 2011) which
examines the great political ideas
from antiquity to early modern
times (Plato to Locke) in order to
understand the meaning of such
concepts as human nature, the
good life, freedom, justice, and
authority as understood by the
Founding Fathers in the 18th
century.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
1.7
1.8
Describe and explain the foundational values and
principles of democratic citizenship, including the
knowledge, civic skills, and dispositions (e.g. trust,
tolerance) that have been important to political
participation historically and in contemporary public
life.
C
Analyze and explain the use, interpretation,
enforcement, and impact of law in United States
government, and how individuals and groups can
use the political process to change the law and
influence government.
C
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC120 Analyzing Politics
which addresses such issues as
democratic participation, civil
engagement, government
legitimacy, and citizen trust in
government.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
PLSC120 Analyzing Politics
which addresses such issues
as democratic participation,
civil engagement, government
legitimacy, and citizen trust in
government.
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which includes examination of the
legal system from the role of police
through the various levels of the
courts. They also study the process
by which individuals and groups
can influence legislatures to change
laws and legal institutions to modify
enforcement of existing laws.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which includes examination of the
legal system from the role of police
through the various levels of the
courts. They also study the process
by which individuals and groups
can influence legislatures to change
laws and legal institutions to modify
enforcement of existing laws.
ELECTIVE
Majors may elect to take PLSC260
Introduction to American Law
which more extensively studies the
roles that law and the legal system
play in American life.
ELECTIVE
Minors may elect to take PLSC260
Introduction to American Law
which more extensively studies the
roles that law and the legal system
play in American life.
No.
1.9
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Analyze and explain the meaning, rights,
responsibilities, and dispositions of citizenship
in the United States, inclusive of civic inquiry
and public discourse.
C
1.10
Describe and explain the various stages of
creating public policy and the various positions
that impact the implementation of public policy.
C
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which includes examination of the
meaning of citizenship and its role in
American civic and political life.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which includes examination of the
meaning of citizenship and its role
in American civic and political life.
Majors are required to take
PLSC120 Analyzing Politics
which examines the meaning
and implications of citizenship
in a democratic society.
Minors are required to take
PLSC120 Analyzing Politics
which examines the meaning
and implications of citizenship
in a democratic society.
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC425 Crafting Constitution
and Public Policy which examines
the interaction between policy
development and institutions
and various theoretical models of
policy making.
REQUIRED
Minors seeking secondary
certification are required to take
PLSC425 Crafting Constitution
and Public Policy which examines
the interaction between policy
development and institutions
and various theoretical models of
policy making.
No.
1.11
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Describe examples of conflict and cooperation
between the Unites States and other governments.
C
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
HIST204/205 American
Experience I/II which includes
examination of the wars in which the
United States has been involved, the
role of American diplomacy in
resolving international disputes, and
American participation with other
governments through such
organizations as the United Nations
and the International Monetary
Fund.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
HIST204/205 American
Experience I/II which includes
examination of the wars in which
the United States has been
involved, the role of American
diplomacy in resolving
international disputes, and
American participation with other
governments through such
organizations as the United Nations
and the International Monetary
Fund.
ELECTIVE
Majors may elect to take PLSC365
American Foreign Relations which
studies in greater depth examples of
conflict and cooperation between the
United States and other
governments.
2.0
Interdisciplinary Connections
Candidates are required to demonstrate knowledge
of the principles, concepts, and skills in each of the
four core disciplines (history, geography, political
science, and economics) of Social Studies GLCE and
HSCE. Candidates will demonstrate their
understanding of the interdisciplinary and
integrative nature of social studies.
The candidate is able to:
ELECTIVE
Minors may elect to take PLSC365
American Foreign Relations
which studies in greater depth
examples of conflict and
cooperation between the United
States and other governments.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
2.1
Describe basic content and concepts from history,
geography, and economics.
2.1.1
Sequence chronologically major eras within the
United States and world history, and identify key
events within those eras in order to examine
relationships and explain cause and effect.
B
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
HIST204/205 American
Experience I/II which includes
examination of the interplay
between geography and settlement
patterns, economic development,
and national expansion. Attention is
also given to sectional differences
and conflicts, international conflicts
(especially regarding Canada and
Mexico), patterns of immigration
destinations, and migration within
the nation.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
HIST204/205 American
Experience I/II which includes
examination of the interplay
between geography and settlement
patterns, economic development,
and national expansion. Attention is
also given to sectional differences
and conflicts, international conflicts
(especially regarding Canada and
Mexico), patterns of immigration
destinations, and migration within
the nation.
General Education requirement
HIST117/118 Civilizations and
Ideas I/II examines the interplay
between geography and settlement
patterns, economic development,
and the rise and fall of nations and
empires throughout world history.
General Education requirement
HIST117/118 Civilizations and
Ideas I/II examines the interplay
between geography and settlement
patterns, economic development,
and the rise and fall of nations and
empires throughout world history.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
2.1.2
Describe and explain how government has evolved
in various eras of world and United States history.
B
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which examines the major
eras in the development of the
governmental system of the U.S.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which examines the major
eras in the development of the
governmental system of the U.S.
Majors are required to take
HIST204/205 American
Experience I/II which surveys U. S.
history from early colonization to the
present, covering the major periods,
individuals, and events of political,
economic, military, diplomatic, and
social history.
Minors are required to take
HIST204/205 American
Experience I/II which surveys U. S.
history from early colonization to the
present, covering the major periods,
individuals, and events of political,
economic, military, diplomatic, and
social history.
General Education requirement
HIST117/118 Civilizations and
Ideas I/II covers the major periods,
individuals, and events in world political,
economic, military, diplomatic, and
social history.
General Education requirement
HIST117/118 Civilizations and
Ideas I/II covers the major periods,
individuals, and events in world
political, economic, military, diplomatic,
and social history.
Majors are required to take either
PLSC225 Comparative Politics,
which examines how government
has evolved over time from the
Medieval period to Modern States,
or PLSC230 International
Relations which studies the
development of various forms of
government from the ancient world
to the present and their impact on
international relations.
Minors are required to take either
PLSC225 Comparative Politics,
which examines how government
has evolved over time from the
Medieval period to Modern States,
or PLSC230 International
Relations which studies the
development of various forms of
government from the ancient world
to the present and their impact on
international relations.
No.
2.1.3
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Describe and explain interrelated relationships
between the environment and societies including
how humans have used natural resources and
adapted to different environments and, in turn,
how human societies have changed physical
systems over time and evaluate and estimate
the impact on the future.
B
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
either PLSC225 Comparative
Politics which includes examination
of environmental policy and
its relationship to states and
corporations or PLSC230
International Relations
which examines the role of the
environment as it impacts the
quest for water, oil, and other
natural resources.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
either PLSC225 Comparative
Politics which includes examination
of environmental policy and
its relationship to states and
corporations or PLSC230
International Relations
which examines the role of the
environment as it impacts the
quest for water, oil, and other
natural resources.
Majors are required to take
GEOG110 Survey of Geography
which develops awareness that
environmental conditions exert
different degrees of influence on
various cultures. It examines how
industrial development has
permitted people to exert more
control over local environments and
extend populations into less
favorable environments and how
resource limitations relate to
sustainable production, recycling,
and disposal of waste products.
Minors are required to take
GEOG110 Survey of Geography
which develops awareness that
environmental conditions exert
different degrees of influence on
various cultures. It examines
how industrial development has
permitted people to exert more
control over local environments
and extend populations into less
favorable environments and how
resource limitations relate to
sustainable production, recycling,
and disposal of waste products.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
2.1.4
Describe and explain world environmental
processes and describe the patterns they create,
including climate, landforms, and ecosystems.
B
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
GEOG110 Survey of Geography
which examines the relationship
between environmental processes
and long-term human survival. They
study how climates vary according to
latitude and altitude and the effects
of mountain systems, continental
land masses, and temporal changes
on insolation. They also analyze the
effects over time of landform
changes, including those brought
about by human activity.
Minor
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
GEOG110 Survey of Geography
which examines the relationship
between environmental processes
and long-term human survival.
They study how climates vary
according to latitude and altitude
and the effects of mountain
systems, continental land masses,
and temporal changes on
insolation. They also analyze the
effects over time of landform
changes, including those brought
about by human activity.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
2.1.5
Describe and explain major world demographic,
political, economic, and cultural regions.
B
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
GEOG110 Survey of Geography
which considers geography as
a spatial science having to do with
distribution of phenomena, extent of
regions, human behavior, and
relationships between places and
processes affecting these factors.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
GEOG110 Survey of Geography
which considers geography as
a spatial science having to do with
distribution of phenomena, extent
of regions, human behavior, and
relationships between places and
processes affecting these factors.
To evaluate these spatial processes,
students learn to recognize qualities
of location, direction, and distance
and to distinguish between absolute
and relative relationships. They also
examine the effects of emigration
and immigration on populations
where people are leaving and
arriving, including innovation and
transfer of artifacts, social practices,
and ideas.
To evaluate these spatial processes,
students learn to recognize qualities
of location, direction, and distance
and to distinguish between absolute
and relative relationships. They also
examine the effects of emigration
and immigration on populations
where people are leaving and
arriving, including innovation and
transfer of artifacts, social
practices, and ideas.
No.
2.1.6
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Describe and explain the role of government as it
relates to the various regions throughout the world.
B
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take either
PLSC225 Comparative Politics or
PLSC230 International Relations.
In PLSC225 students examine
various forms of government around
the world, focusing on their historical
emergence, structures, nature and
form, and the dynamics of each type
of governance. In PLSC230 students
examine such topics as superpowers
and developing nations, international
conflicts and the use of military force.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take either
PLSC225 Comparative Politics or
PLSC230 International Relations.
In PLSC225 students examine
various forms of government around
the world, focusing on their historical
emergence, structures, nature and
form, and the dynamics of each type
of governance. In PLSC230 students
examine such topics as superpowers
and developing nations, international
conflicts and the use of military force.
ELECTIVE
PLSC365 American Foreign
Relations examines major
developments in American diplomatic
relations with foreign governments
from colonial times to the present. It
uses primary documents to grasp core
motivations for U.S. foreign relations,
become familiar with key events,
actors, and terms in foreign relations,
understand the relationship between
U.S. political principles and those of
other world governments, and
comprehend the impact of U.S.
foreign policies abroad.
ELECTIVE
PLSC365 American Foreign
Relations examines major
developments in American diplomatic
relations with foreign governments
from colonial times to the present. It
uses primary documents to grasp core
motivations for U.S. foreign relations,
become familiar with key events,
actors, and terms in foreign relations,
understand the relationship between
U.S. political principles and those of
other world governments, and
comprehend the impact of U.S.
foreign policies abroad.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
2.1.7
2.1.8
Explain, analyze and interpret the six core
economic principles:

People choose

All choices involve cost

People respond to incentives in predictable
ways

Voluntary trade creates wealth

Economic systems influence individual
choice and incentives

All choices have consequences that lie in
the future
B
Describe and explain the similarities and differences
among major economic systems.
B
2.1.9
Describe and explain the impact of government
on local, national, and global trade as well as
the various types of economic systems.
B
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
ECON225 Principles of
Macroeconomics which
examines the role of choice
by both individuals and businesses,
the influence of various economic
systems on these choices, and the
implications of economic decisions
and policies.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
ECON225 Principles of
Macroeconomics which
examines the role of choice
by both individuals and businesses,
the influence of various economic
systems on these choices, and the
implications of economic decisions
and policies.
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC237 Individual, State, and
Marketplace which examines
capitalist, command, and mixed
economic systems.
REQUIRED
Minors seeking secondary
certification are required to take
PLSC237 Individual, State, and
Marketplace which examines
capitalist, command, and mixed
economic systems.
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
ECON225 Principles of
Macroeconomics which examines
international trade and finance as
well as globalization.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
ECON225 Principles of
Macroeconomics which examines
international trade and finance as
well as globalization.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
2.2
3.0
Use an interdisciplinary approach to explaining
the causes, consequences, and context of major
issues and events.
B
REQUIRED
Majors take required courses in
history (HIST204/205), political
science (PLSC120, PLSC230, etc.),
geography (GEOG110), and
economics (ECON225), each of
which addresses causes,
consequences, and contexts of major
issues and events from a different
disciplinary perspective.
C
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC498 Research Seminar
which provides an introduction
to political science research
methodology, including
bibliographical searches, critical
evaluation of sources, surveys,
and application of statistical data.
Application of Social Science Perspectives
Candidates will demonstrate the ability to apply the
social studies procedures and skills outlined in the
Social Studies GLCE and HSCE: reading and
communication, inquiry, research and analysis,
public discourse and decision making, and citizen
involvement.
The candidate is able to:
3.1
Acquire and organize information from a variety
of sources, and use a variety of electronic
technologies to assist in assessing and managing
information.
Minor
REQUIRED
Minors take required courses in
history (HIST204/205), political
science (PLSC120, PLSC230,
etc.), geography (GEOG110), and
economics (ECON225), each of
which addresses causes,
consequences, and contexts of
major issues and events from a
different disciplinary perspective.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
3.2
3.3
Critically read, interpret, and clearly communicate
both orally and in writing the meaning and
significance of information in the social sciences
including maps, charts, graphs, and timelines.
C
REQUIRED
Majors seeking secondary
certification are required to take
PLSC425 Crafting Constitution
and Public Policy in which they
write a policy paper and make an
oral presentation using such
information as maps, charts, graphs,
and timelines.
C
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC498 Research Seminar
which provides an introduction
to political science research
methodology, including design
of the research question,
bibliographical searches, critical
evaluation of sources, surveys, and
application of statistical data. The
course requires writing a paper
based on original research and an
oral presentation to the class and
department faculty.
Conduct investigations by formulating a clear
statement of questions; gathering, organizing, and
evaluating information from a variety of sources;
analyzing and interpreting information; and
reporting results both orally and in writing.
Minor
REQUIRED
Minors seeking secondary
certification are required to take
PLSC425 Crafting Constitution
and Public Policy in which they
write a policy paper and make an
oral presentation using such
information as maps, charts,
graphs, and timelines.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
3.4
3.5
Engage in reasoned and informed decision-making,
state issues clearly as questions of public policy,
trace the origins of the issues, analyze various
perspectives people bring to the issue, and
evaluate possible ways to resolve the issue.
Identify and explain core democratic values
inclusive of the public or common good, individual
rights, major constitutional principles, and
additional beliefs such as justice for all, equal
opportunity, respect and appreciation for diversity,
and patriotism.
Minor
C
REQUIRED
Majors seeking secondary
certification are required to take
PLSC425 Crafting Constitution
and Public Policy in which they
write a policy paper that examines
the origin of a particular issue,
analyze a variety of perspectives,
and explain the means of resolving
these differences.
REQUIRED
Minors seeking secondary
certification are required to take
PLSC425 Crafting Constitution
and Public Policy in which they
write a policy paper that examines
the origin of a particular issue,
analyze a variety of perspectives,
and explain the means of resolving
these differences.
C
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which examines the basic values
of a democratic society, including
concepts of the common
good, individual rights, justice,
equal opportunity, diversity,
and patriotism as well as the
fundamental principles of the
U.S. Constitution.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
PLSC104 American Government
which examines the basic
values of a democratic society,
including concepts of the common
good, individual rights, justice,
equal opportunity, diversity,
and patriotism as well as the
fundamental principles of the
U.S. Constitution.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
3.6
Engage in constructive conversation about matters
of public concern by clarifying issues, considering
opposing views, applying democratic values,
anticipating consequences, and working toward
making decisions.
C
3.7
Compose coherent written essays that express
positions on public issues and justify the positions
with reasoned arguments supported by evidence.
C
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC120 Analyzing Politics
which introduces the idea of civic
culture and the role of debate
in resolving political issues.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
PLSC120 Analyzing Politics which
introduces the idea of civic culture
and the role of debate in resolving
political issues.
Majors are also required to take
PLSC425 Crafting Constitution
and Public Policy which focuses on
policy development concerning such
issues as education, health, social
security, economics, taxation, and
the environment.
Minors seeking secondary
certification are required to take
PLSC425 Crafting Constitution
and Public Policy which focuses
on policy development concerning
such issues as education, health,
social security, economics, taxation,
and the environment.
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC425 Crafting Constitution
and Public Policy in which they
write a paper taking a position on a
policy issue and providing rational
and evidence-based arguments in
support.
REQUIRED
Minors are required to take
PLSC425 Crafting Constitution
and Public Policy in which they
write a paper taking a position on a
policy issue and providing rational
and evidence-based arguments in
support.
ELECTIVE
Majors may elect to take PLSC225
Comparative Politics which
requires a series of short papers
on policy issues.
ELECTIVE
Minors may elect to take PLSC225
Comparative Politics which
requires a series of short papers
on policy issues.
No.
3.8
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Demonstrate an understanding of how an
individual’s actions affect other people, how one
acts in accordance with the rule of law, and how
one acts in a virtuous and ethically responsible way
as a member of society.
C
3.9
Demonstrate and communicate information using a
variety of traditional and digital means.
C
4.0
Instruction
The candidate will demonstrate the ability to
design, present, and assess government and civics
instruction for diverse learners in accordance to
Universal Education Vision and Principles and utilize
innovative technology in accordance to SBE
Educational Technology Standards and
Expectations.
The candidate is able to:
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC456 Classical, Medieval and
Early Modern Political Thought
(new course beginning in 2011)
which explores such issues as
human nature, the good life,
freedom, justice, and authority
as understood by pre-modern
and early modern thinkers.
REQUIRED
Minors seeking secondary
certification are required to take
PLSC456 Classical, Medieval
and Early Modern Political
Thought (new course beginning
in 2011) which explores such
issues as human nature, the good
life, freedom, justice, and authority
as understood by pre-modern
and early modern thinkers.
REQUIRED
Majors are required to take
PLSC498 Research Seminar which
requires presentation of research
through both a written paper and an
oral presentation that includes
PowerPoint.
REQUIRED
Minors seeking secondary
certification are required to take
PLSC498 Research Seminar
which requires presentation of
research through both a written
paper and an oral presentation
that includes PowerPoint.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
4.1
Implement the Social Studies GLCE and HSCE in
curricular planning and instruction.
C
Minor
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods
of Teaching Social Studies in
which they learn how to implement
the social studies Grade Level
Content Expectations and High
School Content Expectations by
preparing lesson and unit plans for
grades 7 through 12.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods
of Teaching Social Studies in
which they learn how to implement
the social studies Grade Level
Content Expectations and High
School Content Expectations by
preparing lesson and unit plans
for grades 7 through 12.
Majors are required to take
EDTE459 Secondary Teaching
Methods in which they learn how
to implement the Grade Level
Content Expectations and High
School Content Expectations by
developing a repertoire of teaching
strategies that encourage a variety
of learning outcomes in secondary
students by blending theory
(examination of several teaching
models) and practice (observation
and teaching one’s subject specialty
in the high school classroom).
Minors are required to take
EDTE459 Secondary Teaching
Methods in which they learn how
to implement the Grade Level
Content Expectations and High
School Content Expectations by
developing a repertoire of teaching
strategies that encourage a variety
of learning outcomes in secondary
students by blending theory
(examination of several teaching
models) and practice (observation
and teaching one’s subject specialty
in the high school classroom).
No.
4.2
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Apply various teaching methods, organize
curriculum, and manage resources and instructional
materials appropriate to social studies.
C
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they study a variety of didactic,
reflective, and affective teaching
techniques and demonstrate their
mastery of these by preparing lesson
and unit plans, quizzes, and exams
for grades 7-12 classes in the
various disciplines of the social
studies.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they study a variety of didactic,
reflective, and affective teaching
techniques and demonstrate their
mastery of these by preparing
lesson and unit plans, quizzes, and
exams for grades 7-12 classes in
the various disciplines of the social
studies.
Majors are required to take
EDTE459 Secondary Teaching
Methods in which they learn various
teaching methods, strategies, and
models through demonstration,
practice, peer coaching, and group
feedback. Students also learn how
to organize their course curricula
and manage resources and
instructional materials by
participating in micro-teaching
groups and in actual secondary
classroom teaching settings.
Minors are required to take
EDTE459 Secondary Teaching
Methods in which they learn
various teaching methods,
strategies, and models through
demonstration, practice, peer
coaching, and group feedback.
Students also learn how to organize
their course curricula and manage
resources and instructional
materials by participating in
micro-teaching groups and in
actual secondary classroom
teaching settings.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
4.3
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to construct
learning environments inclusive of collaborative
teaching methods that engage students with
different learning styles, diverse needs, varying
cultural backgrounds, and special needs as outlined
by the Universal Education Vision and Principles.
C
Minor
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods
of Teaching Social Studies in
which they learn how to construct
didactic, reflective, and affective
learning environments by preparing
lesson and unit plans adaptable to
multi-grade, multicultural, and
differing ability levels within the
classroom.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods
of Teaching Social Studies in
which they learn how to construct
didactic, reflective, and affective
learning environments by preparing
lesson and unit plans adaptable
to multi-grade, multicultural, and
differing ability levels within the
classroom.
Majors are required to take
EDTE459 Secondary Teaching
Methods in which they learn how
to construct learning environments
inclusive of collaborative teaching
methods that engage students with
different learning styles, diverse
needs, varying cultural backgrounds,
and special needs by mastering
various teaching methods,
strategies, and models through
demonstration, practice, peer
coaching, and group feedback.
Minors are required to take
EDTE459 Secondary Teaching
Methods in which they learn how
to construct learning environments
inclusive of collaborative teaching
methods that engage students
with different learning styles,
diverse needs, varying cultural
backgrounds, and special needs
by mastering various teaching
methods, strategies, and models
through demonstration, practice,
peer coaching, and group feedback.
No.
4.4
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate technology,
especially content-specific technology, to engage all
learners inclusive of assistive and adaptive
technology.
C
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they spend three weeks developing
lesson plans utilizing information
from over three dozen historical and
social studies Internet websites.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they spend three weeks developing
lesson plans utilizing information
from over three dozen historical
and social studies Internet
websites.
Majors are required to take
EDTE476 Methods for
Integrating Instructional
Technology in which they study
various teaching technologies such
as computer hardware and software,
multimedia, distance learning, and
virtual reality environments, and
demonstrate their understanding
of these technologies by developing
lesson plans for using web sites,
creating templates, and planning
educational activities on LiveText.
Minors are required to take
EDTE476 Methods for
Integrating Instructional
Technology in which they
study various teaching technologies
such as computer hardware and
software, multimedia, distance
learning, and virtual reality
environments, and demonstrate
their understanding of these
technologies by developing lesson
plans for using web sites, creating
templates, and planning educational
activities on LiveText.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
4.5
Design and implement instructional strategies that
promote higher order thinking, deep knowledge,
substantive conversations, the enhancement of
intercultural competence, and connections to the
world beyond the classroom.
C
Minor
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they study a chapter on teaching
strategies for higher level skills and
prepare lesson plans focusing on
frame-of-reference, mystery, and
controversy strategies.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they study a chapter on teaching
strategies for higher level skills and
prepare lesson plans focusing on
frame-of-reference, mystery, and
controversy strategies.
Majors are required to take
EDTE459 Secondary Teaching
Methods in which they design and
implement a variety of instructional
strategies that promote higher
order thinking, deep knowledge,
substantive conversations,
enhancement of intercultural
competence, and connections to
the world beyond the classroom
by creating lesson plans that meet
various student ability levels, by
peer teaching and micro-teaching,
through group coaching as well as
self-critiquing, and then provide
feedback to others (students,
parents, etc.) about their teaching.
Minors are required to take
EDTE459 Secondary Teaching
Methods in which they design and
implement a variety of instructional
strategies that promote higher
order thinking, deep knowledge,
substantive conversations,
enhancement of intercultural
competence, and connections to
the world beyond the classroom
by creating lesson plans that meet
various student ability levels, by
peer teaching and micro-teaching,
through group coaching as well as
self-critiquing, and then provide
feedback to others (students,
parents, etc.) about their teaching.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
4.6
Design and implement instructional strategies
and resources to develop government and civics
knowledge, processes, and skills set forth in the
Social Studies GLCE and HSCE.
C
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods
of Teaching Social Studies in
which they use lesson and unit
plans, bulletin boards, films, minilectures, discussions, and various
collaborative learning techniques
at different skill levels to implement
instructional strategies set forth
in the Social Studies Grade Level
Content Expectations and High
School Content Expectations.
Minor
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods
of Teaching Social Studies in
which they use lesson and unit
plans, bulletin boards, films, minilectures, discussions, and various
collaborative learning techniques
at different skill levels to implement
instructional strategies set forth
in the Social Studies Grade Level
Content Expectations and High
School Content Expectations.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
4.7
Successfully complete early and ongoing structured
field experiences, prior to and including student
teaching, in diverse learning environments.
Majors are required to take EDTE459
Secondary Teaching Methods in which
they learn the methods and strategies for
successful classroom teaching by creating
lesson plans for different ability levels,
peer teaching, micro-teaching, group
coaching, self-critiquing, and providing
feedback to each other and to grade
7-12 students about their teaching.
*
Majors are required to take EDTE487
Student Teaching Seminar in which
they complete structured field
experiences prior to student teaching
by learning success strategies and
procedures for making the transition from
pre-service to in-service teaching
a successful one. They have faceto-face class meetings, group
discussions, establish personal
goals for their student teaching
experience, assess their teaching
effectiveness, and appraise their
progress toward attaining the program
competencies.
Majors are required to take EDTE488
Student Teaching—Secondary Level
in which they teach high school level
social studies classes by applying the
teaching theories, methods, and
strategies they have learned in
HIST459, EDTE459, and EDTE487
to actual classroom experience under
the supervision of and with frequent
feedback from the high school classroom
teacher, the university Teaching Learning
and Curriculum supervisor, and the
History and Political Science secondary
methods teacher.
Minor
Minors are required to take EDTE459
Secondary Teaching Methods in
which they learn the methods and
strategies for successful classroom
teaching by creating lesson plans for
different ability levels, peer teaching,
micro-teaching, group coaching, selfcritiquing, and providing feedback to
each other and to grade 7-12 students
about their teaching.
Minors are required to take EDTE487
Student Teaching Seminar in which
they complete structured field
experiences prior to student teaching
by learning success strategies and
procedures for making the transition
from pre-service to in-service teaching
a successful one. They have faceto-face class meetings, group
discussions, establish personal
goals for their student teaching
experience, assess their teaching
effectiveness, and appraise their
progress toward attaining the program
competencies.
Minors are required to take EDTE488
Student Teaching—Secondary Level
in which they teach high school level
social studies classes by applying the
teaching theories, methods, and
strategies they have learned in
HIST459, EDTE459, and EDTE487
to actual classroom experience under
the supervision of and with frequent
feedback from the high school
classroom teacher, the university
Teaching Learning and Curriculum
supervisor, and the History and Political
Science secondary methods teacher.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
4.8
5.0
Design, implement, reflect, and evaluate a service
learning project that enhances the understanding
of the importance of civic engagement.
Minor
C
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies, and,
after studying two chapters dealing
with geographic and environmental
education, they design and
implement lesson plans that
apply their geographic knowledge
to the study of history.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies, and,
after studying two chapters dealing
with geographic and environmental
education, they design and
implement lesson plans that
apply their geographic knowledge
to the study of history.
C
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they learn how to prepare didactic,
reflective, and affective questions
for quizzes and exams and how to
utilize and evaluate informationbased, document-based, and
perception-based questions,
measure student feelings and
viewpoints, and evaluate the results
for reliability, validity, and fairness
using a variety of tools, including
rubrics.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they learn how to prepare didactic,
reflective, and affective questions
for quizzes and exams and how to
utilize and evaluate informationbased, document-based, and
perception-based questions,
measure student feelings and
viewpoints, and evaluate the results
for reliability, validity, and fairness
using a variety of tools, including
rubrics.
Assessment
The candidate will demonstrate knowledge of and
ability to utilize various levels of formal and
informal assessment strategies and ability to
ensure continuous intellectual, social, and physical
development of learners.
The candidate is able to:
5.1
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement
a variety of formative and summative assessment
strategies appropriate to social studies.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
5.2
Demonstrate the ability to use formative and
summative assessment data to improve instruction,
student learning, and curriculum planning.
C
Minor
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which they
learn how to apply didactic, reflective,
and affective teaching methods to lesson
plans, quizzes, and exams and then to
evaluate the results using formative and
summative assessment data to improve
their instruction and student learning.
Teaching Social Studies in which
they learn how to apply didactic,
reflective, and affective teaching
methods to lesson plans, quizzes,
and exams and then to evaluate the
results using formative and summative
assessment data to improve their
instruction and student learning.
Majors are required to take EDTE424
Classroom Testing and Evaluation
in which they demonstrate their ability
to use formative and summative
assessment data to improve instruction,
student learning, and curriculum planning
by writing effective course and
instructional objectives in student
performance terms using various levels
of thinking skills, read and critique
articles on assessment from professional
journals, analyze standardized tests from
various sources and prepare reports
based on them, demonstrate in
assessment plans strategies for meeting
the needs of individual learners, develop
and use a variety of classroom
assessment techniques (including
performance assessment, rubrics,
checklists, and projects), define and
apply the concepts of validity and
reliability, and then construct actual
classroom tests that measure a variety
of intended learning outcomes.
Minors are required to take EDTE424
Classroom Testing and Evaluation
in which they demonstrate their ability
to use formative and summative
assessment data to improve instruction,
student learning, and curriculum
planning by writing effective course
and instructional objectives in student
performance terms using various levels
of thinking skills, read and critique
articles on assessment from professional
journals, analyze standardized tests
from various sources and prepare
reports based on them, demonstrate in
assessment plans strategies for meeting
the needs of individual learners, develop
and use a variety of classroom
assessment techniques (including
performance assessment, rubrics,
checklists, and projects), define and
apply the concepts of validity and
reliability, and then construct actual
classroom tests that measure a variety
of intended learning outcomes.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
5.3
Demonstrate the ability to interpret assessment
results and communicate assessment data to
students, parent(s)/guardian(s), and other
school personnel.
C
Majors are required to take
EDTE424 Classroom Testing and
Evaluation in which they learn how
to prepare classroom tests to attain
their objectives and study concepts
of reliability and validity and simple
item analysis. They interpret data
from standardized tests and other
data in cumulative folders and learn
sociometric procedures and how
to grade and report the results to
students and parents orally and in
writing.
Minor
Minors are required to take
EDTE424 Classroom Testing
and Evaluation in which they
learn how to prepare classroom
tests to attain their objectives and
study concepts of reliability and
validity and simple item analysis.
They interpret data from
standardized tests and other data
in cumulative folders and learn
sociometric procedures and how
to grade and report the results to
students and parents orally and in
writing.
No.
5.4
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate assessment
tools, and implementation strategies with
appropriate accommodations that align with state
expectations, as exhibited through state
assessment and policy documents.
C
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
Majors are required to take
EDTE424 Classroom Testing
and Evaluation in which they
demonstrate their ability to use
several assessment tools and
implement strategies with
appropriate accommodations
that align with state expectations
by writing effective course and
instructional objectives in student
performance terms using various
levels of thinking skills, read and
critique articles on assessment
from professional journals, analyze
standardized tests from various
sources and prepare reports based
on them, demonstrate in assessment
plans strategies for meeting the
needs of individual learners, develop
and use a variety of classroom
assessment techniques (including
performance assessment, rubrics,
checklists, and projects), define and
apply the concepts of validity and
reliability, and then construct
actual classroom tests that measure
a variety of intended learning
outcomes. They also discuss
current trends and issues in
educational measurement as
exhibited in State of Michigan
assessment and policy documents.
Minors are required to take
EDTE424 Classroom Testing
and Evaluation in which they
demonstrate their ability to use
several assessment tools and
implement strategies with
appropriate accommodations
that align with state expectations
by writing effective course and
instructional objectives in student
performance terms using various
levels of thinking skills, read and
critique articles on assessment
from professional journals, analyze
standardized tests from various
sources and prepare reports
based on them, demonstrate in
assessment plans strategies for
meeting the needs of individual
learners, develop and use a
variety of classroom assessment
techniques (including performance
assessment, rubrics, checklists, and
projects), define and apply the
concepts of validity and reliability,
and then construct actual classroom
tests that measure a variety of
intended learning outcomes. They
also discuss current trends and
issues in educational measurement
as exhibited in State of Michigan
assessment and policy documents.
No.
5.5
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of assessment
tools allowing students to evaluate their own
academic progress and set goals.
C
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
Majors are required to take
EDTE424 Classroom Testing
and Evaluation in which they
demonstrate knowledge of a variety
of assessment tools that allow
students to evaluate their own
academic progress and set goals
by writing effective course and
instructional objectives in student
performance terms using various
levels of thinking skills, read and
critique articles on assessment
from professional journals, analyze
standardized tests from various
sources and prepare reports based
on them, demonstrate in assessment
plans strategies for meeting the
needs of individual learners, develop
and use a variety of classroom
assessment techniques (including
performance assessment, rubrics,
checklists, and projects), define and
apply the concepts of validity and
reliability, and then construct actual
classroom tests that measure a
variety of intended learning
outcomes.
Minors are required to take
EDTE424 Classroom Testing
and Evaluation in which they
demonstrate knowledge of a variety
of assessment tools that allow
students to evaluate their own
academic progress and set goals
by writing effective course and
instructional objectives in student
performance terms using various
levels of thinking skills, read and
critique articles on assessment
from professional journals, analyze
standardized tests from various
sources and prepare reports based
on them, demonstrate in
assessment plans strategies for
meeting the needs of individual
learners, develop and use a variety
of classroom assessment
techniques (including performance
assessment, rubrics, checklists, and
projects), define and apply the
concepts of validity and reliability,
and then construct actual classroom
tests that measure a variety of
intended learning outcomes.
No.
6.0
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they read Chapter 16 of Social
Studies for the Twenty-First Century
(Zevin) which focuses on trends,
countertrends, professional
identity, professional organizations,
publications, instructional resources
for social studies teachers. They also
read Chapter 17, which focuses on
professional issues, trends and
prospects in social studies, and write
essays regarding how to develop
their professionalism, what awards
for excellence in teaching should
include, and where they would like
to be in five to ten years as
professional teachers.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they read Chapter 16 of Social
Studies for the Twenty-First
Century (Zevin) which focuses on
trends, countertrends, professional
identity, professional organizations,
publications, instructional resources
for social studies teachers. They
also read Chapter 17, which focuses
on professional issues, trends and
prospects in social studies, and
write essays regarding how to
develop their professionalism, what
awards for excellence in teaching
should include, and where they
would like to be in five to ten years
as professional teachers.
Professionalism
Teacher preparation institutions provide candidates
with opportunities to develop the dispositions and
characteristics of a reflective practitioner who
continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices
and actions on others (students, parents, and other
professionals in the learning community), and
who actively seeks out opportunities to grow
professionally including continued enhancement
of technology related knowledge and skills.
The candidate is able to:
6.1
Demonstrate knowledge of current research and
best practice in political science, government,
and civics education.
B
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
6.2
6.3
Demonstrate knowledge of current curricular
requirements, issues, and trends in political
science at the state and national level.
Minor
B
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they read Social Studies for the
Twenty-First Century (Zevin)
Chapter 16. This chapter deals
with the National Council for
Social Studies, state and local
organizations, social science
discipline associations, and special
interest groups—and write an
essay about how they can grow
professionally through professional
memberships, further study, travel,
reading, etc.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they read Social Studies for the
Twenty-First Century (Zevin)
Chapter 16. This chapter deals
with the National Council for
Social Studies, state and local
organizations, social science
discipline associations, and special
interest groups—and write an
essay about how they can grow
professionally through professional
memberships, further study, travel,
reading, etc.
B
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they read Social Studies for the
Twenty-First Century (Zevin) Chapter
16 in tandem with Appendix A
(Organizations and Resources for the
Social Studies) and Appendix B (Social
Studies Education, Social Science, and
History “Good Reads for Big Ideas”)
and, after exploring over three dozen
on-line professional websites, write
nine four-page essays on how they
would adapt the information they’ve
learned to lesson plans for classroom
use.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they read Social Studies for the
Twenty-First Century (Zevin) Chapter
16 in tandem with Appendix A
(Organizations and Resources for the
Social Studies) and Appendix B
(Social Studies Education, Social
Science, and History “Good Reads
for Big Ideas”) and, after exploring
over three dozen on-line professional
websites, write nine four-page essays
on how they would adapt the
information they’ve learned to lesson
plans for classroom use.
Demonstrate knowledge of professional
organizations and resources to support and
improve teaching and to encourage professional
development in political science, government,
and civics education.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
6.4
Demonstrate appropriate communication and
collaboration skills to interact with school
colleagues, parent(s)/guardian(s), and others in
the larger community to support student learning
and growth (i.e. Individual Education Plan).
C
Minor
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they write lesson plans for a field
trip that requires them to work
with school officials, parents, and
community museum/historical site
personnel to create pre- and postlearning experiences for grades
7-12 students that include
evaluation components.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they write lesson plans for a field
trip that requires them to work
with school officials, parents, and
community museum/historical site
personnel to create pre- and postlearning experiences for grades
7-12 students that include
evaluation components.
Majors are required to take
EDTE459 Secondary Teaching
Methods in which they demonstrate
appropriate communication and
collaboration skills to interact with
school colleagues, parents, and
others in the larger community
to support student learning and
growth by sharing their lesson
plans, strategies, assessment tools,
and student outcomes (where
appropriate) with individual 7th-12thgrade students, parents, and
classroom supervising teachers in
parent-teacher conferences and
professional interviews.
Minors are required to take
EDTE459 Secondary Teaching
Methods in which they
demonstrate appropriate
communication and collaboration
skills to interact with school
colleagues, parents, and others in
the larger community
to support student learning and
growth by sharing their lesson
plans, strategies, assessment tools,
and student outcomes (where
appropriate) with individual 7th12th-grade students, parents, and
classroom supervising teachers in
parent-teacher conferences and
professional interviews.
No.
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
7.0
Technology
Teacher preparation institutions provide candidates
with the opportunities to develop and demonstrate
application of the technology competencies of the
Professional Standards for Michigan Teachers and
prepare candidates to assist students to meet the
SBE Educational Technology Standards and
Expectations for the appropriate grade level in
social studies.
The candidate is able to:
Minor
No.
7.1
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Identify, evaluate, and apply current technology
in social science that include using appropriate
technology tools for research, data acquisition
and analysis, communications, and presentation.
C
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they spend three weeks on the
computer exploring social studies
websites and developing mini-lesson
plans applying what they’ve learned
to practical classroom experiences
for 7th-12th-grade students.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they spend three weeks on the
computer exploring social studies
websites and developing minilesson plans applying what they’ve
learned to practical classroom
experiences for 7th-12th-grade
students.
Majors are required to take
EDTE476 Methods for
Integrating Instructional
Technology in which they study
various teaching technologies
such as computer hardware and
software, multimedia, distance
learning, and virtual reality
environments, and demonstrate
their ability to use these tools
for research, data acquisition and
analysis, communication, and
presentation by developing lesson
plans for using web sites, creating
templates, and planning educational
activities on LiveText.
Minors are required to take
EDTE476 Methods for
Integrating Instructional
Technology in which they study
various teaching technologies
such as computer hardware and
software, multimedia, distance
learning, and virtual reality
environments, and demonstrate
their ability to use these tools
for research, data acquisition and
analysis, communication, and
presentation by developing lesson
plans for using web sites, creating
templates, and planning educational
activities on LiveText.
No.
7.2
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Identify and apply a wide array of content specific,
adaptive, and assistive technological resources and
evaluate for accuracy and effectiveness in the
classroom.
B
7.3
Demonstrate and support the ethical and
responsible use of technology.
B
Use technology to:
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
Majors are required to take
EDTE476 Methods for
Integrating Instructional
Technology in which they study
various teaching technologies such
as computer hardware and software,
multimedia, distance learning,
virtual reality environments, and
demonstrate their ability to use
these tools in the classroom by
developing lesson plans based on
at least 15 annotated web sites,
creating templates and planning
educational activities for grades
7-12 on LiveText.
Minors are required to take
EDTE476 Methods for
Integrating Instructional
Technology in which they study
various teaching technologies
such as computer hardware and
software, multimedia, distance
learning, virtual reality
environments, and demonstrate
their ability to use these tools in
the classroom by developing
lesson plans based on at least
15 annotated web sites, creating
templates and planning educational
activities for grades 7-12 on
LiveText.
Majors are required to take
EDTE476 Methods for
Integrating Instructional
Technology in which they learn
how to support the ethical and
responsible use of technology by
demonstrating their awareness of
privacy and safety issues on the
Internet and developing an
understanding of International
Society for Technology in Education’s
National Educational Technology
Standards (NETS) for Students.
Minors are required to take
EDTE476 Methods for
Integrating Instructional
Technology in which they learn
how to support the ethical and
responsible use of technology by
demonstrating their awareness
of privacy and safety issues on
the Internet and developing an
understanding of International
Society for Technology in
Education’s National Educational
Technology Standards (NETS) for
Students.
No.
7.5
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Develop higher order skills such as critical thinking,
problem solving, self-directed, and collaborative
learning.
C
7.6
Address diverse student needs and learning
styles including utilizing assistive and adaptive
technologies.
C
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they spend three weeks on the
computer exploring a wide variety
of history and social studies websites
and developing mini-lesson plans
applying what they’ve learned to
help 7th-12th grade students develop
such higher order skills as critical
thinking, problem solving, selfdirected and collaborative learning
in a variety of creative classroom
experiences.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they spend three weeks on the
computer exploring a wide variety
of history and social studies
websites and developing minilesson plans applying what they’ve
learned to help 7th-12th grade
students develop such higher order
skills as critical thinking, problem
solving, self-directed and
collaborative learning in a variety
of creative classroom experiences.
Majors are required to take
EDTE476 Methods for
Integrating Instructional
Technology in which they study
various teaching technologies such
as computer hardware and software,
multimedia, distance learning, and
virtual reality environments, and
adapt these tools to diverse student
needs and learning styles by
developing lessons plans for using
web sites, creating templates, and
planning educational activities
on LiveText that demonstrate
appreciation for the perspectives
and learning styles of others.
Minors are required to take
EDTE476 Methods for
Integrating Instructional
Technology in which they study
various teaching technologies
such as computer hardware and
software, multimedia, distance
learning, and virtual reality
environments, and adapt these
tools to diverse student needs and
learning styles by developing
lessons plans for using web sites,
creating templates, and planning
educational activities on LiveText
that demonstrate appreciation for
the perspectives and learning
styles of others.
No.
7.7
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Develop social studies knowledge, processes, and
skills set forth in the Social Studies GLCE and
HSCE.
B
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in
which they develop social studies
knowledge, processes, and skills as
set forth in the Social Studies Grade
Level Content Expectations and High
School Content Expectations by
researching social studies web
sites and preparing detailed minilesson plans applying what they’ve
learned to practical classroom
experiences for 7th-12th grade
students.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in
which they develop social studies
knowledge, processes, and skills as
set forth in the Social Studies Grade
Level Content Expectations and
High School Content Expectations
by researching social studies web
sites and preparing detailed minilesson plans applying what they’ve
learned to practical classroom
experiences for 7th-12th grade
students.
Majors are required to take
EDTE424 Classroom Testing
and Evaluation in which they
use online resources to explore
the Grade Level Content
expectations for the K-12
curriculum, study the Michigan
Curriculum Standards, and learn
what the MEAP test assesses.
Minors are required to take
EDTE424 Classroom Testing
and Evaluation in which they
use online resources to explore
the Grade Level Content
expectations for the K-12
curriculum, study the Michigan
Curriculum Standards, and learn
what the MEAP test assesses.
No.
7.8
Guideline/Standard
Level of
Proficiency
Facilitate effective formative and summative
assessment strategies.
B
7.9
Create and evaluate content-specific online learning
experiences to enhance student learning in content.
C
Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences
Fulfill the Guidelines
Major
Minor
Majors are required to take
EDTE424 Classroom Testing
and Evaluation in which they
facilitate effective formative and
summative assessment strategies
by utilizing computer programs to
write instructional objectives, study
standardized tests available on-line,
prepare classroom assessments to
measure the attainment of those
objectives (through rubrics,
checklists, and projects), apply
concepts of reliability and validity
and simple item analysis, and
interpret the data from standardized
tests. They also go on-line to explore
the Michigan Curriculum Standards
and understand what the MEAP test
assesses.
Minors are required to take
EDTE424 Classroom Testing
and Evaluation in which they
facilitate effective formative and
summative assessment strategies
by utilizing computer programs to
write instructional objectives, study
standardized tests available on-line,
prepare classroom assessments to
measure the attainment of those
objectives (through rubrics,
checklists, and projects), apply
concepts of reliability and validity
and simple item analysis,
and interpret the data from
standardized tests. They also go
on-line to explore the Michigan
Curriculum Standards and
understand what the MEAP test
assesses.
Majors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they study on-line history and social
studies websites and then create
content-specific mini-lesson plans to
creatively enhance student learning
at grades 7-12 levels.
Minors are required to take
HIST459 Special Methods of
Teaching Social Studies in which
they study on-line history and
social studies websites and then
create content-specific mini-lesson
plans to creatively enhance student
learning at grades 7-12 levels.