Content Guidelines/Standards Matrix

Content Guidelines/Standards Matrix

College/University: Wayne State University   

Code: CB

Source of Guidelines/Standards: Michigan State Board of Education, 2001                         

Program/Subject Area:  Geography

 

Listed on the matrix are required courses and additional narrative to explain how standards are met.

 

 

#

Guideline/Standard

Courses and/or Experiences that Fulfill the Guidelines

 

1.0

Standard 1: Have Content Area Knowledge

The program will provide candidates with a minor (20 semester hour minimum) or a major (30 semester hour minimum) providing in-depth knowledge of the content specified in Michigan Curriculum Framework content standards for geography. 

Students who enter the College of Education for their pedagogical courses must first take the content courses in geography as described in Form XX and chosen in collaboration with the Geography Department Chair, Robin Boyle.  

 

Taking into account the education needs of students, the teacher candidate is able to utilize a variety of data sources and technologies, such as Geography Information Systems (GIS), to:

 

1.1

describe and compare the locations and characteristics of places, cultures, and settlements;

Secondary

Major:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

GPH 2200 Geography of Michigan- The spatial, physical, social, environmental, settlement and developmental patterns and problems of the State of Michigan.

 

GPH 2500 Geography of Africa- Geography of modern Africa: regions, countries, peoples. Physical environment, resource potential, population groups, migrations, economics, development, political systems and conflicts.

 

Minor:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

GPH 2200 Geography of Michigan- The spatial, physical, social, environmental, settlement and developmental patterns and problems of the State of Michigan.

 

GPH 2500 Geography of Africa- Geography of modern Africa: regions, countries, peoples. Physical environment, resource potential, population groups, migrations, economics, development, political systems and conflicts.

 

1.2

explain the reasons for locations and characteristics of places, cultures, and settlements;

Secondary

Major:

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

Minor:

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

1.3

describe and compare the locations and characteristics of ecosystems, resources, human adaptation, and environmental impact;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

Minor:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

1.4

explain ecosystems, use of resources, human adaptation, environmental impact, and the interactions among them;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

Minor:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

1.5

describe and compare the locations and characteristics of economic activities, trade, political activities, migration, and information flow;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

GPH 2500 Geography of Africa- Geography of modern Africa: regions, countries, peoples. Physical environment, resource potential, population groups, migrations, economics, development, political systems and conflicts.

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 3200 Europe- Analysis of European countries. Emphasis on population changes resource problems, industrial location, urbanization, regional development, and emerging economic and political unification movements.

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

Minor:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

GPH 2500 Geography of Africa- Geography of modern Africa: regions, countries, peoples. Physical environment, resource potential, population groups, migrations, economics, development, political systems and conflicts.

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 3200 Europe- Analysis of European countries. Emphasis on population changes resource problems, industrial location, urbanization, regional development, and emerging economic and political unification movements.

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

1.6

explain reasons for the locations and characteristics of economic activities, trade, political activities, migration, information flow, and the interrelationships among them;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

GPH 2500 Geography of Africa- Geography of modern Africa: regions, countries, peoples. Physical environment, resource potential, population groups, migrations, economics, development, political systems and conflicts.

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 3200 Europe- Analysis of European countries. Emphasis on population changes resource problems, industrial location, urbanization, regional development, and emerging economic and political unification movements.

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

 

 

Minor:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

GPH 2500 Geography of Africa- Geography of modern Africa: regions, countries, peoples. Physical environment, resource potential, population groups, migrations, economics, development, political systems and conflicts.

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 3200 Europe- Analysis of European countries. Emphasis on population changes resource problems, industrial location, urbanization, regional development, and emerging economic and political unification movements.

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

1.7

describe and compare characteristics of ecosystems, states, regions, and patterns in the United States and explain the processes that created them;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

Minor:

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

1.8

describe and compare characteristics of major world regions and explain the processes that created them;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

Minor:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

1.9

describe and compare characteristics of major world patterns and explain the processes that created them; and

Secondary

 

Major:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

Minor:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

1.10

describe and explain the causes, consequences, and geographic context of major global issues and events. 

Secondary

 

Major:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

Minor:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

2.0

Standard 2: Make Interdisciplinary Connections

The program will ensure that candidates understand the fundamental ideas, concepts and facts that provide the basis of the
K-12 content standards in each of the four core social studies disciplines, as specified in the Michigan Curriculum Framework.  Programs may include courses required as general education requirements; for example, an American Government course could supplement a geography minor.  An interdisciplinary course could be taught as part of a major or minor, such as an economic history course for a geography major.  Clear indications of interdisciplinary connections should be evidenced in the course syllabi and measures of candidate performance. 

 

 

 

 

Taking into account the discipline of geography, the teacher candidate is able to:

 

2.1

sequence chronologically major eras within United States history and key events within those eras in order to examine relationships and explain cause and effect;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

Minor:

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

2.2

explain the structure and function of American government, core democratic values, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction. 

 

In SSE 6710 students design unit plans using the Core Democratic Values.

Minor:

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction.

 

In SSE 6710 students design unit plans using the Core Democratic Values.

 

2.3

describe the market system and apply basic economic concepts as identified in the Michigan Curriculum Framework; and

Secondary

 

Major:

 

GPH 2200 Geography of Michigan- The spatial, physical, social, environmental, settlement and developmental patterns and problems of the State of Michigan.

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction.

 

Students review articles on the teaching of economics & experience a lesson on economics.

 

Minor:

 

GPH 2200 Geography of Michigan- The spatial, physical, social, environmental, settlement and developmental patterns and problems of the State of Michigan.

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction.

 

Students review articles on the teaching of economics & experience a lesson on economics.

2.4

describe how political decisions involving women and ethnic minorities have influenced and been influenced by the geography of the United States and the world.

Secondary

 

Major:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

Minor:

 

GPH 1100 World Regional Patterns- Concepts and theory in analyzing areal relationships and distinguishing regional patterns of human activity; cultural factors and physical conditions (climate, landforms) as factors in regional delineations; comparisons and contrasts in regional economic development; analysis of concentrations/dispersals of human activity; local, national and regional phenomena in the interpretation of global patterns.

 

GPH 3130 Introductory Urban Geography- An introduction to the geographer's view of cities, with emphasis on the North American city. Topics include the pre-industrial city, migration, evolution of the American urban pattern, city classification, city-regional relationships, and the city's internal structure (ethnic, residential, commercial, and industrial).

 

GPH 5750 Social and Economic Geography of the United States and Canada- Human geography of North America: population distribution and change, economic geography and economic restructuring, the urban system and urban development, and changing social patterns and problems.

 

 

3.0

Standard 3: Can Apply Social Science Perspectives

The program will help candidates develop skills in the crosscutting themes presented in the Michigan Curriculum Framework social studies content standards (inquiry, public discourse and decision making, and citizen involvement). 

 

 

 

The teacher candidate is able to:

 

3.1

acquire information from books, maps, newspapers, data sets, and other sources; organize and present the information in maps, graphs, charts, and time lines; interpret the meaning and significance of information; and use a variety of electronic technologies to assist in assessing and managing information;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies- Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction. 

 

Students use current events to collect, organize & interpret data on world events.

 

TED 6020 Computer Applications in Teaching I- Variety of experiences with computer applications for K-12. Development of skills using telecommunication, videodiscs, CD-ROMs, and other multimedia resources.

 

Minor:

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies- Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction.

 

Students use current events to collect, organize & interpret data on world events.

 

TED 6020 Computer Applications in Teaching I- Variety of experiences with computer applications for K-12. Development of skills using telecommunication, videodiscs, CD-ROMs, and other multimedia resources.

 

3.2

conduct investigations including the ability to formulate a clear statement of questions, gather and organize information from a variety of sources, analyze and interpret information, formulate and test hypotheses, report results both orally and in writing, and make use of appropriate technology;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

TED 6020 Computer Applications in Teaching I – Variety of experiences with computer applications for K-12 instruction using. Development of skills using telecommunication, databases, spreadsheets, CD-ROMs, and other multimedia resources.

 

Experiences include web searches and web quests.

 

EDP 5480 Adolescent Psychology – Basic concepts, research findings and problems regarding early adolescent and adolescent developmental needs as they apply to school and home environments; includes study of exceptional children and those with cultural differences.

Minor:

 

TED 6020 Computer Applications in Teaching I – Variety of experiences with computer applications for K-12 instruction using. Development of skills using telecommunication, databases, spreadsheets, CD-ROMs, and other multimedia resources.

 

Experiences include web searches and web quests.

 

EDP 5480 Adolescent Psychology – Basic concepts, research findings and problems regarding early adolescent and adolescent developmental needs as they apply to school and home environments; includes study of exceptional children and those with cultural differences.

3.3

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;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

BBE 5000 Multicultural Education in Urban America – Cultural, social, political, and economic realities of our complex, pluralistic society in relation to our educational system. Development of analytical and evaluative abilities of teachers to deal with racism, sexism, value clarification, and the parity of power. Strategies for multicultural education.

Minor:

 

BBE 5000 Multicultural Education in Urban America – Cultural, social, political, and economic realities of our complex, pluralistic society in relation to our educational system. Development of analytical and evaluative abilities of teachers to deal with racism, sexism, value clarification, and the parity of power. Strategies for multicultural education.

3.4

engage their peers in constructive conversation about matters of public concern by clarifying issues, considering opposing views, applying democratic values, anticipating consequences, and working toward making decisions;

Secondary

 

Major:

EDP 5480 Adolescent Psychology – Basic concepts, research findings and problems regarding early adolescent and adolescent developmental needs as they apply to school and home environments; includes study pf exception children and those with cultural differences.

 

BBE 5000 Multicultural Education in Urban America – Cultural, social, political, and economic realities of our complex, pluralistic society in relation to our educational system. Development of analytical and evaluative abilities of teachers to deal with racism, sexism, value clarification, and the parity of power. Strategies for multicultural education.

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction.  Also included in the course will be teaching approaches for the various social studies disciplines, their interdisciplinary application, diversity and appreciation of other cultures.

 

Current events, issues and discussions are an integral part of the course.

Minor:

 

EDP 5480 Adolescent Psychology – Basic concepts, research findings and problems regarding early adolescent and adolescent developmental needs as they apply to school and home environments; includes study pf exception children and those with cultural differences.

 

BBE 5000 Multicultural Education in Urban America – Cultural, social, political, and economic realities of our complex, pluralistic society in relation to our educational system. Development of analytical and evaluative abilities of teachers to deal with racism, sexism, value clarification, and the parity of power. Strategies for multicultural education.

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction.  Also included in the course will be teaching approaches for the various social studies disciplines, their interdisciplinary application, diversity and appreciation of other cultures.

 

Current events, issues and discussions are an integral part of the course.

 

3.5

compose coherent written essays that express positions on public issues and justify the positions with reasoned arguments; and

Secondary

 

Major:

BBE 5000 Multicultural Education in Urban America – Cultural, social, political, and economic realities of our complex, pluralistic society in relation to our educational system. Development of analytical and evaluative abilities of teachers to deal with racism, sexism, value clarification, and the parity of power. Strategies for multicultural education.

 

Minor:

 

BBE 5000 Multicultural Education in Urban America – Cultural, social, political, and economic realities of our complex, pluralistic society in relation to our educational system. Development of analytical and evaluative abilities of teachers to deal with racism, sexism, value clarification, and the parity of power. Strategies for multicultural education.

3.6

consider the effects of an individual’s actions on 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. 

Secondary

 

Major:

 

BBE 5000 Multicultural Education in Urban America – Cultural, social, political, and economic realities of our complex, pluralistic society in relation to our educational system. Development of analytical and evaluative abilities of teachers to deal with racism, sexism, value clarification, and the parity of power. Strategies for multicultural education.

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction. 

Also included in the course will be teaching approaches for the various social studies disciplines, their interdisciplinary application, diversity and appreciation of other cultures.

 

Experiences in the course include discussion of core democratic values; demonstration lessons include concepts of government and the law.

Minor:

 

BBE 5000 Multicultural Education in Urban America – Cultural, social, political, and economic realities of our complex, pluralistic society in relation to our educational system. Development of analytical and evaluative abilities of teachers to deal with racism, sexism, value clarification, and the parity of power. Strategies for multicultural education.

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction. 

Also included in the course will be teaching approaches for the various social studies disciplines, their interdisciplinary application, diversity and appreciation of other cultures.

 

Experiences in the course include discussion of core democratic values; demonstration lessons include concepts of government and the law.

4.0

Can Provide Social Studies Instruction  

The program will teach candidates how to design, present, and assess social studies instruction.  (Programs should provide evidence in field experiences or content area methods classes that candidates have developed instructional skills specifically related to geography.)

 

 

 

The teacher candidate:

 

4.1

is knowledgeable about teaching methods, curriculum organization, and instructional materials in geography;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction.

Also included in the course are teaching approaches for the various social studies disciplines, their interdisciplinary application, diversity and appreciation of other cultures.

 

SSE 6730 New Perspectives in Social Studies Education – Development of curricular lesson plans, unit plans, and other teaching strategies utilizing current approaches in social studies education.

 

Minor:

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction.

Also included in the course are teaching approaches for the various social studies disciplines, their interdisciplinary application, diversity and appreciation of other cultures.

4.2

can design, present, and assess instructional activities in geography as described in the Michigan Curriculum Framework teaching and learning standards (higher order thinking, deep knowledge, substantive conversations, and connections to the world beyond the classroom);

Secondary

 

Major:

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction. 

Also included in the course will be teaching approaches for the various social studies disciplines, their interdisciplinary application, diversity and appreciation of other cultures.

 

TED 5650 Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience for Secondary Majors - Field experience in secondary school settings prior to full-time student teaching.

 

TED 5780 Directed Teaching and Conference- Directed teaching in schools at level for which students are preparing for certification. Includes regular conference in which teaching

Minor:

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction. 

Also included in the course will be teaching approaches for the various social studies disciplines, their interdisciplinary application, diversity and appreciation of other cultures.

 

TED 5650 Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience for Secondary Majors - Field experience in secondary school settings prior to full-time student teaching.

 

TED 5780 Directed Teaching and Conference- Directed teaching in schools at level for which students are preparing for certification. Includes regular conference in which teaching

4.3

has had multiple experiences presenting geography content to students;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

TED 5650 Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience for Secondary Majors - Field experience in secondary school settings prior to full-time student teaching.

 

TED 5780 Directed Teaching and Conference- Directed teaching in schools at level for which students are preparing for certification. Includes regular conference in which teaching methods in various fields are explored.

 

Minor:

 

TED 5650 Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience for Secondary Majors - Field experience in secondary school settings prior to full-time student teaching.

 

TED 5780 Directed Teaching and Conference- Directed teaching in schools at level for which students are preparing for certification. Includes regular conference in which teaching methods in various fields are explored.

4.4

has made sustained use of technology appropriate to teaching geography;

Secondary

 

Major:

 

TED 6020 Computer Applications in Teaching I – Variety of experiences with computer applications for K-12 instruction using. Development of skills using telecommunication, databases, spreadsheets, CD-ROMs, and other multimedia resources.

Students are taught the use of databases and web searches to find teaching resources for geography.

 

Minor:

 

TED 6020 Computer Applications in Teaching I – Variety of experiences with computer applications for K-12 instruction using. Development of skills using telecommunication, databases, spreadsheets, CD-ROMs, and other multimedia resources.

Students are taught the use of databases and web searches to find teaching resources for geography.

4.5

can implement the Michigan Curriculum Framework content standards in the geography classroom; and

Secondary

 

Major:

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction.  Also included in the course will be teaching approaches for the various social studies disciplines, their interdisciplinary application, diversity and appreciation of other cultures.

 

The Michigan Curriculum Framework content standards are always used in designing units of instruction.

 

6730 New Perspectives in Social Studies Education- Development of curricular lesson plans, unit plans, and other teaching strategies utilizing current approaches in social studies education.

 

Minor:

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction.  Also included in the course will be teaching approaches for the various social studies disciplines, their interdisciplinary application, diversity and appreciation of other cultures.

 

The Michigan Curriculum Framework content standards are always used in designing units of instruction.

 

4.6

will design and use assessments as appropriate to the field of geography. 

Secondary

 

Major:

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction. 

Also included in the course will be teaching approaches for the various social studies disciplines, their interdisciplinary application, diversity and appreciation of other cultures.

 

Minor:

 

SSE 6710 Methods and Materials of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies - Foundations of social studies instruction and curriculum; methods of teaching in middle and senior high school including the use of state standards in the design of instruction. 

Also included in the course will be teaching approaches for the various social studies disciplines, their interdisciplinary application, diversity and appreciation of other cultures.

 







 

 

Geography (CB) Standards SBE matrix 10 01.doc