Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-3-3-.07.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 290-3-3-.07.04 - Middle-Level General Social Studies (Grades 4-8)

(1)Rationale. The middle-level General Social Studies program prepares teachers to use the Alabama Course of Study: Social Studies and other guides to provide instruction in social studies. The standards build upon the Alabama Core Teaching Standards and are guided by tenants of the Association for Middle Level Education.

(2)Program Curriculum. In addition to meeting Rules 290-3-3-.02(6) (a)1. -4., 290-3-3-.02(6) (e)1. and 2. (i) - (iii), 290-3-3-.03, 290-3-3-.04, and 290-3-3-.07(1)(a)1. and (2), the program shall prepare prospective middle-level general social studies teachers who demonstrate knowledge of United States, Alabama and world history; government/civics; geography; economics; and social/behavior sciences. Prior to program completion prospective teachers demonstrate knowledge of:

(a)United States and Alabama History.

1. Chronological developments in United States and Alabama history.

2. Major themes in United States and Alabama history.

(b)World History.

1. Chronological developments in world history.

2. Major themes in world history.

(c)Government/Civics.

1. United States government and civics.

2. Alabama state government.

3. Comparative government and international relations.

(d)Geography.

1. Geographic literacy.

2. Map skills.

3. Physical geography.

4. Human geography.

5. Regional geography.

(e)Economics. Prior to program completion, prospective teachers demonstrate knowledge of:

1. Microeconomics.

2. Macroeconomics.

3. Comparative economics.

(3)Social Studies Instruction. Prior to program completion, prospective teachers demonstrate ability to use the Alabama Course of Study: Social Studies and other guides to provide research-based instruction so that students are able to:

(a) Apply geographic concepts and understanding of geographic regions and spatialpatterns of physical and human phenomena to study Alabama and the world and relate geography to history, economics, ecology, civics and politics in Alabama and beyond.

(b) Examine ways economic and political institutions respond to the needs of Alabamians.

(c) Gain knowledge of economic principles and technological advancements as well as knowledge of past events and present-day practices in Alabama, the United States, and the world.

(d) Teach economics content to include but not be limited to topics such as economic systems, the relationship between the consumer and the marketplace, and principles of personal finance and money management.

(e) Learn specific characteristics regarding the land and its people and analyze diverse groups that contributed to the development of Alabama.

(f) Use maps, globes, satellite images, and skills to interpret graphic organizers, text, charts, and graphs.

(g) Investigate the structure of state and local governments.

(h) Compare similarities between contemporary issues and their historical origins and draw parallels among historical events in Alabama, other states, and the world.

(i) Demonstrate respect for the views of others while analyzing and evaluating relationships between ideas and practices.

(j) Understand the impact of prehistoric times, the Industrial Revolution, the Civil War, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War Era, and civil rights efforts on current events in Alabama and the world.

(k) Assume appropriate responsibilities in their families, schools, and community roles and apply their civic knowledge and skills to understand local, national and international issues.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-3-3-.07.04

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 07, April 30, 2019, eff. 5/26/2019.

Author: Dr. Eric G. Mackey

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 16-3-16, 16-23-14.