Teachers in Tennessee are given a set of standards to teach young children. The standards are a crucial aspect of curriculum because they drive what students must know. Therefore, it is important that all teacher candidates have a clear understanding of the standards before going out into the field. The standards were created in a particular fashion for each grade level and subject area. In fact, the Tennessee social studies standards that are listed on http://tn.gov website are sectioned off based upon the type of standard. All grades have this similar layout until third grade when the social studies standards are focused solely on world geography. Kindergarten through second grade focus on Culture, Economics, Geography, Government and Civics, and History. The sections of the standards helps to break down the information. It also helps the standards become less intimidating and easier to comprehend by those who read, review, and utilize them. Additionally, by studying the standards teacher candidates will come to discover many interesting points. In my case, I learned how the standards use scaffolding. The standards build off of each other and become more complex as the grade level escalates. I also learned how much the students will have to know. The …show more content…
The first connections that I made was research based on North American History. The idea I have is for the students to review primary and secondary sources of an event then be able to recall information and categorize what they find. The Social Studies standard that fits with this is 3.17 Compare and contrast a primary source and secondary source of the same event or topic (North America). The English Language Arts standard that I paired with the Social Studies standard is 8. Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
First, the elementary social studies standards goes from kindergarten to fifth grade. It is imperative to note that both the
The first standard of the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Professional is, teachers understand student learning and development and respect the diversity of the students they teach. To apply this standard into my practice I plan on being able to observe the students I work with and understand how each student learns. To demonstrate that I am adhering to this standard I will find different ways to reward each student for being them and being strong for pushing through their obstacles.
The differences were connected with a teacher’s original preparation for the teaching profession, licensing in the particular subject area to be taught, strength of the educational experience, and the degree of experience in teaching along with the demonstration of abilities through the National Board Certification, in which all of these facets can be addressed through policy (Darling-Hammond, 2010).America has not produced a national method containing supports and reasons to guarantee that teachers’ are adequately prepared and equipped to teach all children effectively when they first enter into the career of teaching. America also does not have a vast collection of methods available that will maintain the evaluation and continuing development of a teacher’s effectiveness in the classroom, or support decisions about entry into the field of teaching and the continuance in the profession of teaching (Darling-Hammond, 2010). n order to reach the belief that all students will be taught and learn to high standards calls for a makeover in the methods our system of education in order to be a magnet for, train, support or uphold, and cultivate effective teachers in more efficient ways. A makeover that is contingent in a certain degree of how the abilities or skills are comprehended (Darling-Hammond, 2010).In the last few years there has been increasing
Tennessee became a state in June 1 1796. Tennessee was the 16th state. The state capital is Nashville Tennessee. The population of the state is above 6,346,105 that was the record in 2010. The state bird is the Mocking Bird. The state flower is Iris. The state fruit is Tomatoes. The state tree is the Tulip Popular tree. The states nick name is The Volunteer State. The state song is called “My Homeland” by Nell Grayson Taylor and the music was by Roy Lamont Smith. Some of the biggest cites are Nashville, and Sevierville. Tennessee has 95 counties.
Project: The Middle Tennessee History Coalition (MTHC), in collaboration with the Tennessee State Library and Archives the North Carolina State Library, and the University of North Carolina, proposes a project that will digitize the Colonial and State Records of North Carolina. This is a collection of approximately 9,400 documents that cover a period from European settlement to the founding of the United States and beyond. All twenty-six volumes will be digitized. The colonial records of North Carolina were originally compiled before 1886 by William Saunders, and covered the period between early settlement of the colony and 1776. Saunders was a newspaper editor, lawyer, and ultimately the Secretary of State for North Carolina. Saunders
| Individual Learning -Teachers understand each student has a unique learning style and require uniqueness in being taught.-Teachers will need to be resourceful and try different ways to teach.-Teachers will seek student’s background and use those resources to best reach that student’s teach ability level.-By delving into a student’s background, the teachers can provide each student with a meaningful and challenging learning environment.Learning Environment & Social Skills-Teachers will produce actively engaged students through fostering environments in which diversity is valued and individuals live harmoniously and productively in a culturally diverse society.-Teachers “shape environments to encourage the independence, self-motivation, self-direction, personal empowerment, and
The second compliance standard we discussed was “Identified gifted/talented students are assured an array of learning opportunities that are commensurate with their abilities and that emphasize content in the four (4) foundation curricular areas.” She stated that the G/T students are given additional challenging and creative opportunities to master the content. Furthermore, G/T teachers are required to demonstrate the ways they facilitate the differentiated content for these students. This includes participating in projects and fairs, taking field trips, and encouraging student-centered instruction. The last standard we discussed was “A minimum of thirty (30) clock hours of professional development . . . required for teachers who provide instruction and services that are a part of the district’s defined gifted/talented services.” She mentioned that Plummer Middle School provides adequate staff developments for educators who are also given a deadline to complete their certification. Teachers are well informed about opportunities to improve professionally and the principal is keen on allowing them to attend these activities (Texas Education Agency, 2009; M. Studer, personal communication, February 16, 2017).
The state of Tennessee or also known as the “Volunteer State” is one of the southeastern states of America. Ranked 26th based on the land area and placed 17th in terms of population among the other 50 states. It is touched by Virginia and Kentucky in the north, Mississippi in the south, North Carolina in the east and Missouri in the west, where the famous Mississippi River can be located. The largest city is Memphis while its capital is the beautiful city of Nashville. The largest metro of the state is referred as the Nashville Metropolitan Area.
The first area that I would like to address is curriculum standards. According to the National Council of Teachers of
After studying these standards, the future of teachers will be positively impacted. They are very useful because they outline the basics of how to be successful as an educator. Whenever at a roadblock, the Ohio Standards can be used as a refresher in order to get back onto the track of the ultimate goal of a teacher- to effectively educate the students. Although, some of these standards will be easier to
The Common Core Standards engage a standards-based education. The standards guide teachers to prepare students for what they are expected to learn to succeed in life. It is essential that teachers understand the expectations and implications of the standards, so teachers can help students achieve educational goals by designing specific educational plans that align with the core standards. Furthermore, tailoring the curriculum will help to build relevant skills students are argued to integrate in college and their future careers.
As I read and thought about the Social Studies Standards, I considered looking into the standards for First grade. I think that children in this grade level are at a good age to better understand Social Studies. I do realize that teaching Social Studies starts from pre-school however it can be further be understood by older aged students. The topics that are covered according to the Standards first grade should introduce settlements and cultures, civilizations, and different places around the world. In the standards for first grade there are five strands.
Since these standards range from Kindergarten through twelfth grade, it helps all teachers throughout the grades to know what is expected. For example, a kindergarten teacher looks at these standards for her kindergarten class. She then takes a look at the same standard for first grade; the teacher notices they are the same objective but with more detail and depth. This will help the teacher prepare his or her students for what they can expect in the next grade. These standards can also help align the teacher with other faculty members and they can then collaborate on different lessons and teachers can observe or exchange lesson ideas within the same standards. When thinking about these standards and assessment, I think of preparation. If the teacher used the standards appropriately with her lessons and taught the children, the assessment process will be a positive outcome. These standards really provide a guideline and a goal to reach when planning or
The aim of Social Studies is the promotion of civic competence the knowledge, intellectual processes, and democratic dispositions required of students to be active and engaged participants in public life. Proverbs 19:2 (ESV) states," Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way."For example it is essential for there to be commonalities across the grade levels so that there is a scaffolding of concepts to build from one grade level to the next.
METHOD The study is descriptive, qualitative research on teachers as they attempted to meet new standards. Specifically it is a case study of an elementary school faculty, done in an attempt to