Here is a personalized summary of the current course requirements and recommendations for undergraduate elementary teacher candidates at Illinois State University, and a detailed analysis of the content covered by those requirements. This tool also offers a recommended set of courses providing the most content coverage for any candidate.
This tool provides individual preparation programs with a customized analysis of the courses required by the undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program and by the institution’s undergraduate general education courses to determine how well these requirements cover essential content in science. This tool also uses information about existing coursework on their campuses to provide guidance on a recommended course sequence.
This is a summary of the coverage of science content for undergraduate elementary candidates at your institution.
To determine if an elementary teacher preparation program provides adequate coverage¹ in the primary subject area of science through its own requirements or the institution’s requirements, we ask three sequential questions exploring:
Does the institution or teacher preparation program require elementary candidates complete any courses in science?
The institution/program recommends or requires candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as science.
The institution/program does not require or recommend candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as science.
Within science, there are five themes. Does the institution or teacher preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the themes classified under science are covered?
The coursework required or recommended for elementary candidates at this institution covers all five themes in science: 1. Life Science, 2. Physical Science, 3. Earth and Space Science, 4. Engineering, and 5. Pedagogy.
The coursework required or recommended for of elementary candidates at this institution does not cover all five themes in science: 1. Life Science, 2. Physical Science, 3. Earth and Space Science, 4. Engineering, and 5. Pedagogy.
Within the five themes of science are nine topics common to teaching elementary students. Does this institution or preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the nine topics classified under science are covered?
Elementary education candidates at this institution must complete at least one course covering each of the nine topics.
Elementary education candidates at this institution are not required to take courses covering each of the nine topics.
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This tool illuminates:
The aim of this tool is to provide an understanding of which courses are most likely to yield the most coverage possible of the content critical for elementary teachers. Because candidates can often choose from a list of courses to meet a Requirement Category, this table provides insight into which of those courses will be most relevant to elementary teaching.
Analysts identify both the general education and program graduation requirements found in public-facing materials.
By reviewing each Requirement Category and available course options, analysts identify courses addressing science and social studies content relevant to elementary teachers. The course analysis table indicates what themes and topics each course covers.
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Themes: | Pedagogy | Life Science | Physical Science | Earth & Space Sciences | Engineering | ||||
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ACross-cutting Concepts |
BScientific and Engineering Practices |
CInterdependent Relationships in Ecosystems |
DInheritance and Variation of Traits |
EForces, Waves, and Energy |
FStructure and Properties of Matter |
GSpace Systems |
HEarth's Systems and Processes |
IEngineering Design |
BSC 101a01Fundamental Concepts In Biology: For Future Elementary Teachers |
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CHE 102Chemistry And Society |
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GEO 102Principles Of Geology |
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GEO/POL/SOC 103Thirsty Society: An Interdisciplinary Examination of Water |
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PHY 102Atoms To Galaxies |
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BSC 101Fundamental Concepts In Biology |
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Here NCTQ outlines (1) the set of courses providing candidates with the content most aligned with what elementary teachers need within current institution and program requirements, and (2) suggestions for courses to fill in gaps where candidates still lack coverage.
BSC 101 - Fundamental Concepts In Biology
PHY 102 - Atoms To Galaxies
GEO 211 - Earth's Dynamic Weather
TCH 247 - Science Inquiry for Elementary Teachers
TCH 257 - Science Methods
Using the “Most Aligned” Set of Courses, current course requirements can address up to 77.78% coverage of science topics.
The topics still lacking coverage include:
To improve content coverage, the institution or teacher preparation program may need to require additional courses for their candidates to achieve coverage across all topics. Our analysts identified the following courses to cover these topics:
= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program
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Topics (hover to see name): |
ACross-cutting Concepts |
BScientific and Engineering Practices |
CInterdependent Relationships in Ecosystems |
DInheritance and Variation of Traits |
EForces, Waves, and Energy |
FStructure and Properties of Matter |
GSpace Systems |
HEarth's Systems and Processes |
IEngineering Design |
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BSC 101Fundamental Concepts In Biology |
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PHY 102Atoms To Galaxies |
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GEO 211Earth's Dynamic Weather |
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TCH 247Science Inquiry for Elementary Teachers |
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TCH 257Science Methods |
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Total Content Covered: 77.78% | |||||||||||||
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall: |
Catalog Year: 2021-2022
Illinois State University
This tool provides individual preparation programs with a customized analysis of the courses required by the undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program and by the institution’s undergraduate general education courses to determine how well these requirements cover essential content in social studies. This tool also uses information about existing coursework on their campuses to provide guidance on a recommended course sequence.
This is a summary of the coverage of social studies¹ content for undergraduate elementary candidates at your institution.
To determine if an elementary teacher preparation program provides adequate coverage² in the primary subject area of social studies through its own requirements or the institution’s requirements, we ask three sequential questions exploring:
Illinois State University's Coverage
Coverage of Subject
Does the institution or teacher preparation program require elementary candidates complete any courses in social studies?
The institution/program recommends or requires candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as social studies.
The institution/program does not require or recommend candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as social studies.
Theme Coverage
Within social studies, there are six themes. Does the institution or teacher preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the themes classified under social studies are covered?
The coursework required of elementary candidates at this institution covers all six themes in social studies: 1. Civics, 2. Economics, 3. History, 4. Geography, 5. Culture & Identity, and 6. Pedagogy.
The coursework required of elementary candidates at this institution does not cover all six themes in social studies: 1. Civics, 2. Economics, 3. History, 4. Geography, 5. Culture & Identity, and 6. Pedagogy.
Topic Coverage
Within the six themes of social studies are thirteen topics common to teaching elementary students. Does this institution or preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the thirteen topics classified under social studies are covered?
Elementary education candidates at this institution must complete at least one course covering each of the thirteen topics.
Elementary education candidates at this institution are not required to take courses covering each of the thirteen topics.
What are the thirteen topics of Social Studies content?
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See a detailed course analysis for your institution.
This tool illuminates:
The aim of this tool is to provide an understanding of which courses are most likely to yield the most coverage possible of the content critical for elementary teachers. Because candidates can often choose from a list of courses to meet a Requirement Category, this table provides insight into which of those courses will be most relevant to elementary teaching.
How are Requirements Categories Determined?
Analysts identify both the general education and program graduation requirements found in public-facing materials.
By reviewing each Requirement Category and available course options, analysts identify courses addressing science and social studies content relevant to elementary teachers. The course analysis table indicates what themes and topics each course covers.
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Illinois State University's Content Coverage Analysis
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Identity
A
Political institutions, Participation, Rules, and Laws
B
Economic Principles and Exchange
C
The Economy
D
European Exploration and Colonization (up to 1700)
E
The American Revolution and Founding (1700s)
F
Growth and Expansion of the American Republic (up to 1900)
G
Twentieth Century and Beyond
H
Pre-Columbian and/or Ancient Civilizations
I
Twentieth Century and Beyond
J
Geographic Representations
K
Human-Environment Interactions
L
Diverse Perspectives
M
Cross-cutting Concepts
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
BSC 101a01
Fundamental Concepts In Biology: For Future Elementary Teachers
CHE 102
Chemistry And Society
GEO 102
Principles Of Geology
GEO/POL/SOC 103
Thirsty Society: An Interdisciplinary Examination of Water
PHY 102
Atoms To Galaxies
BSC 101
Fundamental Concepts In Biology
BSC 101
Fundamental Concepts In Biology
BSC 101a01
Fundamental Concepts In Biology: For Future Elementary Teachers
CHE 102
Chemistry And Society
GEO 102
Principles Of Geology
GEO/POL/SOC 103
Thirsty Society: An Interdisciplinary Examination of Water
PHY 102
Atoms To Galaxies
BSC 145
Human Biology
BSC 160
Microbiology And Society
BSC 170
Genetics And Society
BSC 202
Human Ecology
GEO 202
Evolution Of The Earth
GEO 207
Natural Disasters
PHY 205
Origin Of The Universe
PHY 208
Astronomy and Space Science
GEO 211
Earth's Dynamic Weather
TCH 247
Science Inquiry for Elementary Teachers
TCH 257
Science Methods
GEO 142
Human Geography
HIS 111
American Diversity: Contested Visions Of The U.S. Experience
HIS 136
History Of The United States Since 1865
LAL 109
Introduction To Latina/O Studies
HIS 135
History Of The United States To 1865
POL 101
Citizens And Governance
POL 106
United States Government And Civic Practices
HIS 101
Western Civilization To 1500
HIS 102
Modern Western Civilization
HIS 105
World History
LAN 206
Cultural Expressions & Social Contexts: Women Of Asia, Latin America & Africa
ENG 170
Foundations In Literature For Children
ECO 101
Principles Of Microeconomics
GEO 135
World Geography
ECO 101
Principles Of Microeconomics
ECO 102
Principles Of Macroeconomics
ECO 103
Individual And Social Choice
ECO 105
Principles Of Economics
TCH 258
Social Studies Methods
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See the recommended courses for elementary candidates at your institution.
Here NCTQ outlines (1) the set of courses providing candidates with the content most aligned with what elementary teachers need within current institution and program requirements, and (2) suggestions for courses to fill in gaps where candidates still lack coverage.
"Most Aligned" Set of Courses
HIS 135 - History Of The United States To 1865
POL 106 - United States Government And Civic Practices
GEO 135 - World Geography
ECO 105 - Principles Of Economics
TCH 258 - Social Studies Methods
How to Improve Content Coverage
Using the “Most Aligned” Set of Courses, current course requirements can address up to 69.23% coverage of social studies topics.
The topics still lacking coverage include:
To improve content coverage, the institution or teacher preparation program may need to require additional courses for their candidates to achieve coverage across all topics. Our analysts identified the following courses to cover these topics:
Analysis of Content Covered with "Most Aligned" Set of Courses
= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program
Download RecommendationsIdentity
A
Political institutions, Participation, Rules, and Laws
B
Economic Principles and Exchange
C
The Economy
D
European Exploration and Colonization (up to 1700)
E
The American Revolution and Founding (1700s)
F
Growth and Expansion of the American Republic (up to 1900)
G
Twentieth Century and Beyond
H
Pre-Columbian and/or Ancient Civilizations
I
Twentieth Century and Beyond
J
Geographic Representations
K
Human-Environment Interactions
L
Diverse Perspectives
M
Cross-cutting Concepts
HIS 135
History Of The United States To 1865
POL 106
United States Government And Civic Practices
GEO 135
World Geography
ECO 105
Principles Of Economics
TCH 258
Social Studies Methods
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall:
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