Social Studies

Social Studies

5440-15

Student Name Praxis I

Student Identification Praxis II /162 0081 or /165 0083

Social Studies Major or Equivalent: Check one

□ Political Science

□ History

□ Economics

□ Geography: May include a cultural anthropology course & non-Western area studies.

Content Distribution Requirements Knowledge Standards	Course Titles & Numbers	# Credits @ SMC	Advisor Initials
□ Methods of historical & social science investigation & analysis, including criteria for critical evaluation of evidence & data, & use of primary sources & varied perspectives to interpret historical events & analyze public issues	All history courses Intense focus in HI 393
□ The development of students’ historical thinking, including common misconceptions in the historical thinking of students	All
□ History: Multiple perspectives on significant eras, developments, & turning points in ancient & modern history; causes & effects in human society; forces of historical & cultural continuity & change	All
□ Cultural Geography: An understanding of the world in spatial terms, the physical & human characteristics of places & regions, human systems; the interaction of environment & society	All history courses Specific focus: HI 121, HI 141, HI 143, HI 107
□ Diversity, Unity, Identity, & interdependence: Culture, including identity, expressions, & universals; the origins of conflicts; consequences of discrimination, stereotyping, & prejudice on individuals & groups	All
□ Citizenship: Forms of government & their underlying concepts; principles & responsibilities of democratic citizenship; principles of American federalism; origins & evolution of the concepts of equality, justice, freedom, human & civil rights	All Specific focus: HI 330, HI 422, HI 427
□ Economics: Forms of economic systems; consequences of economic systems on people & environments; government role in economic policy; concept of economic interdependence; principles of micro & macro-economics	All Specific focus: HI 323& HI 419

Performance Competencies: Implements a history & social sciences curriculum that integrates historical & social sciences content, concepts, & inquiry skills, & enables students to view & analyze communities, societies &/or cultures, & events as apprentice historians & social scientists, to interpret social issues, & to participate purposefully toward the common good in society. Specifically, the educator:

Performance Competencies	Course Titles & Numbers	# Credits	Advisor Initials
□ Chooses developmentally appropriate activities to teach historical/social science concepts & processes	All
□ Models how historians, geographers, & other social scientists view, analyze, & interpret the world	Specific focus HI 323, HI 393, HI 419
□ Provides opportunities for students to examine & interpret historical & contemporary events & issues through active learning strategies such as research, role-play, debate, & discussion	All
□ Provides opportunities for students to participate in community-based investigations & service projects, & to access & use local resources	All; Specific focus in U.S. History courses
□ Creates or adopts instructional & assessment tasks that teach students to analyze & interpret primary & secondary sources of all types, identify webs of cause & effect, & differentiate among fact, opinion, & interpretation	All HI 393
□ Provides opportunities for students to use historical, geographical, & social science research methods, tools, & technologies	All
□ Teaches students how to read & understand historical narratives, issue analyses, & persuasive essays, & how to write well-crafted pieces in these genres, including preparing portfolio pieces	All
□ Models respect for students’ diverse opinions & backgrounds in all classroom interactions, & teaches students how to engage in civil discussions about controversial issues	All Culminates in History Seminar
□ Additional Requirements A major in history, political science, economics, or geography, or the equivalent in undergraduate and/or graduate coursework. (Coursework in cultural anthropology & non-Western area studies may be counted toward geography.)
□ A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, at the middle/secondary level (7-12) in science, social studies, math, or English.

Content Advisor:

The above list highlights the breadth of curriculum content that is required by the State of Vermont Educator Licensing Department. Please discuss & plan with your advisee the courses that will address each of the listed areas. After the student provides you with evidence (i.e., Knightvision transcript) that verifies that the appropriate courses have been taken, please verify this with your signature.

Advisor Signature: _______________________

Praxis Information:

PRAXIS I Test Codes

You must take all 3 sections of Praxis I. Choose a paper-based version OR a computerized version.

	Paper-Based PPST		Computerized PPST
	Test Code	Pass Score	Test Code	Pass Score
Reading	0710	177	5710	177
Writing	0720	174	5720	174
Math	0730	175	5730	175

PRAXIS II Test Codes

Choose the Multiple Choice OR Essay Version

	Multiple Choice		Essay
	Test Code	Pass Score	Test Code	Pass Score
Social Studies	0081	162	0083	165

Last Updated April 27 2006