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Subpart 5. B. General and Content Studies
B(1) Board of Teaching NCATE Evidence
The institution provides and requires candidates in teacher preparation programs to complete a program of general studies in the liberal arts and sciences equivalent to the requirement for persons enrolled in programs not preparing persons for teacher licensure. Standard 1: Content Knowledge
  • Teacher candidates know the subject matter that they plan to teach as shown by their ability to explain important principles and concepts delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards
  • Teacher candidates reflect a thorough understanding of pedagogical content knowledge delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards. They have an in-depth understanding of the subject matter that they plan to teach, allowing them to provide multiple explanations and instructional strategies so that all students learn. They present the content to students in challenging, clear, and compelling ways and integrate technology appropriately.
IR Standard 1 (p. 12) | Evidence

Element 1: Content Knowledge for Teacher Candidates (p.12)

Element 3: Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teacher Candidates (p. 19)

B(2) Board of Teaching NCATE Evidence
The institution provides programs that require candidates in teacher preparation programs to attain academic competence in the content that they plan to teach. Standard 1: Content Knowledge
  • Teacher candidates know the subject matter that they plan to teach as shown by their ability to explain important principles and concepts delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards.
IR Standard 1 (p. 12) | Evidence

Element 1: Content Knowledge for Teacher Candidates (p. 12)

B(3) Board of Teaching NCATE Evidence
The liberal arts curriculum of the institution incorporates multicultural and global perspectives.   IR Overview (p. 1)

The Unit (p. 5)

IR Standard 1 (p. 12) | Evidence

Element 4: Professional and Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills for Teacher Candidates (p.21)

Candidate assessment system for initial programs (p. 39)

B(4) Board of Teaching NCATE Evidence
Teacher candidates can integrate general, content, professional, and pedagogical studies, as measured by teacher performance, and performance of the students they teach. Standard 1: Professional & Pedagogical Knowledge
  • Candidates use their professional and pedagogical knowledge and skills delineated in professional, state and institutional standards to facilitate learning. They consider the school, family, and community contexts in which they work and the prior experiences of students to develop meaningful learning experiences.
     
IR Standard 1 (p. 12) | Evidence

Element 4: Professional and Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills for Teacher Candidates (p.21)

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