Catalog Year: 2021-2022
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Social Studies Recommendations
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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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Social Studies Requirement 01
CI 361 - Social Studies Teaching Methods (PreK-4th Grade)
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Social Studies Requirement 02
HIST 207 - World History
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Social Studies Requirement 03
HIST 203 - Democracy, Civil Engagement, and Leadership
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Social Studies Requirement 04
GEOG 103 - World Geography
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Social Studies Requirement 05
HIST 301 - Modern America: 1877-Present
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Social Studies Requirement 06
HIST 300 - Origins of America: 1492-1877
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Social Studies Requirement 07
CI 362 - Teaching Elementary School Social Sciences grades 4 - 8
How to Improve Content Coverage
Using the “Most Aligned” set of courses, current course requirements can address up to 100% of social studies 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 with "Most Aligned" Set of Courses
Catalog Year: 2021-2022
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Social Studies Recommendations
PrintHere 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
CI 361 - Social Studies Teaching Methods (PreK-4th Grade)
HIST 207 - World History
HIST 203 - Democracy, Civil Engagement, and Leadership
GEOG 103 - World Geography
HIST 301 - Modern America: 1877-Present
HIST 300 - Origins of America: 1492-1877
CI 362 - Teaching Elementary School Social Sciences grades 4 - 8
How to Improve Content Coverage
Using the “Most Aligned” set of courses, current course requirements can address up to 100% of social studies 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 with "Most Aligned" Set of Courses
= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program
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Political institutions, Participation, Rules, and Laws
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Economic Principles and Exchange
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The Economy
D
European Exploration and Colonization (up to 1700)
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The American Revolution and Founding (1700s)
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Growth and Expansion of the American Republic (up to 1900)
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Twentieth Century and Beyond
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Pre-Columbian and/or Ancient Civilizations
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Twentieth Century and Beyond
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Geographic Representations
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Human-Environment Interactions
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Diverse Perspectives
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Cross-cutting Concepts
CI 361
Social Studies Teaching Methods (PreK-4th Grade)
HIST 207
World History
HIST 203
Democracy, Civil Engagement, and Leadership
GEOG 103
World Geography
HIST 301
Modern America: 1877-Present
HIST 300
Origins of America: 1492-1877
CI 362
Teaching Elementary School Social Sciences grades 4 - 8
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall:
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