University of Tennessee
Here is a personalized summary of the current course requirements and recommendations for undergraduate elementary teacher candidates at University of Tennessee, 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.
Catalog Year: 2021-2022
University of Tennessee
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:
- Evidence of any science coverage;
- Evidence of coverage of the three science themes; and
- Evidence coursework encompasses the nine topics of science knowledge required of elementary teachers.
University of Tennessee's Coverage
Coverage of Subject
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.
Theme Coverage
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.
Topic Coverage
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.
What are the nine topics of Science content?
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- For these purposes, credit for “coverage” is awarded to the program whether the course is mandated through general education requirements for the institution at large or the specific requirements of the educator preparation program.
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This tool illuminates:
- What course options are available to satisfy general education or teacher preparation Requirement Categories;
- What courses are required or recommended, either through general education requirements or the teacher preparation program; and
- Whether courses cover the themes and topics of science content knowledge.
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 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.
University of Tennessee's Content Coverage Analysis
Filter Course Options By Requirement Category
| Themes: | Pedagogy | Life Science | Physical Science | Earth & Space Sciences | Engineering | ||||
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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 |
Extensive ListInstitution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic. |
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BIOL 102Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity and Ecology |
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BIOL 113/115Introductory Plant Biology I |
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ASTR 151A Journey through the Solar System Lecture |
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ASTR 152Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Lecture |
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GEOL 104Exploring the Planets |
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CHEM 102Principles of Chemistry |
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CHEM 122General Chemistry I |
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GEOG 131Weather, Climate, and Climate Change |
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PHYS 101How Things Work |
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BIOL 101Introduction to Biology: Cells, Genetics, and Physiology |
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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.
"Most Aligned" Set of Courses
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Science Requirement 01
BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology: Cells, Genetics, and Physiology
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Science Requirement 02
PHYS 101 - How Things Work
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Science Requirement 03
ASTR 152 - Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Lecture
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Science Requirement 04
SCED 430 - Science Methods for the Elementary Classroom
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Science Requirement 05
SCED 531 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School
How to Improve Content Coverage
Using the “Most Aligned” set of courses, current course requirements can address up to 100% of science topics.
To take full advantage of this, the program should provide explicit recommendations for prospective candidates to ensure they are taking courses that will give them the greatest breadth of coverage.
Analysis of Content Covered by "Most Aligned" Set of Courses
= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program
Download Recommendations| Themes: | Pedagogy | Life Science | Physical Science | Earth & Space Sciences | Engineering | ||||||||
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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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BIOL 101Introduction to Biology: Cells, Genetics, and Physiology |
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PHYS 101How Things Work |
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ASTR 152Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Lecture |
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SCED 430Science Methods for the Elementary Classroom |
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SCED 531Teaching Science in the Elementary School |
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If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall: |
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Catalog Year: 2021-2022
University of Tennessee
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:
University of Tennessee'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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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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University of Tennessee'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.
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.
BIOL 102
Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity and Ecology
BIOL 113/115
Introductory Plant Biology I
ASTR 151
A Journey through the Solar System Lecture
ASTR 152
Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Lecture
GEOL 104
Exploring the Planets
CHEM 102
Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 122
General Chemistry I
GEOG 131
Weather, Climate, and Climate Change
PHYS 101
How Things Work
BIOL 101
Introduction to Biology: Cells, Genetics, and Physiology
BIOL 101
Introduction to Biology: Cells, Genetics, and Physiology
BIOL 102
Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity and Ecology
BIOL 113/115
Introductory Plant Biology I
ASTR 151
A Journey through the Solar System Lecture
ASTR 152
Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Lecture
GEOL 104
Exploring the Planets
CHEM 102
Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 122
General Chemistry I
GEOG 131
Weather, Climate, and Climate Change
PHYS 101
How Things Work
ASTR 151
A Journey through the Solar System Lecture
ASTR 152
Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Lecture
GEOL 104
Exploring the Planets
SCED 430
Science Methods for the Elementary Classroom
AFST 235
Introduction to African Studies
ASFT 236
Introduction to African Studies
HIEU 242
Development of Western Civilization
HIST 261
A History of World Civilization
HIST 262
A History of World Civilization
HIEU 241
Development of Western Civilization
HIEU 247
Honors: Development of Western Civilization
HIEU 248
Honors: Development of Western Civilization
HIUS 221
History of the United States
HIUS 222
History of the United States
LAC 251
Early Latin American and Caribbean History
LAC 252
Modern Latin American and Caribbean History
AFST 235
Introduction to African Studies
ASFT 236
Introduction to African Studies
HIEU 241
Development of Western Civilization
HIST 261
A History of World Civilization
HIST 262
A History of World Civilization
HIEU 242
Development of Western Civilization
HIEU 247
Honors: Development of Western Civilization
HIEU 248
Honors: Development of Western Civilization
HIUS 221
History of the United States
HIUS 222
History of the United States
LAC 251
Early Latin American and Caribbean History
LAC 252
Modern Latin American and Caribbean History
ECON 201
Introductory Economics: A Survey Course
ECON 211
Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 212
Principles of Macroeconomics
GEOG 101
World Geography
GEOG 121
Human Geography: People and Places
POLS 102
Introduction to Political Science
POLS 101
United States Government and Politics
ECON 201
Introductory Economics: A Survey Course
ECON 211
Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 212
Principles of Macroeconomics
GEOG 101
World Geography
POLS 101
United States Government and Politics
POLS 102
Introduction to Political Science
GEOG 121
Human Geography: People and Places
ECON 201
Introductory Economics: A Survey Course
SSCE 421
Introduction to Teaching Elementary Social Studies
PSYC 435
Multicultural Psychology
SOCI 110
Social Problems and Social Justice
WGS 200
Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality
SOCI 225
Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
SOCI 343
Race and Ethnicity
PSYC 435
Multicultural Psychology
SOCI 110
Social Problems and Social Justice
WGS 200
Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality
SOCI 225
Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
SOCI 343
Race and Ethnicity
SCED 531
Teaching Science in the Elementary School
ELED 422
Teaching Social Studies in Elementary and Middle School
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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
HIEU 241 - Development of Western Civilization
HIEU 242 - Development of Western Civilization
POLS 101 - United States Government and Politics
GEOG 121 - Human Geography: People and Places
ECON 201 - Introductory Economics: A Survey Course
SSCE 421 - Introduction to Teaching Elementary Social Studies
WGS 200 - Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality
SOCI 343 - Race and Ethnicity
ELED 422 - Teaching Social Studies in Elementary and Middle School
How to Improve Content Coverage
Using the “Most Aligned” Set of Courses, current course requirements can address up to 84.62% 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
HIEU 241
Development of Western Civilization
HIEU 242
Development of Western Civilization
POLS 101
United States Government and Politics
GEOG 121
Human Geography: People and Places
ECON 201
Introductory Economics: A Survey Course
SSCE 421
Introduction to Teaching Elementary Social Studies
WGS 200
Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality
SOCI 343
Race and Ethnicity
ELED 422
Teaching Social Studies in Elementary and Middle School
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall:
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