UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2016State Report
Section 4: Program Alignment to Standards
  • First Attachment: INTASC Standards
  • Second Attachment: NCTE Standards
  • INTASC STANDARDS AND HOW THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS’ MAT LEADING TO SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES LICENSURE PROGRAM MEETS EACH STANDARD

INTASC STANDARD / COURSES & EXPERIENCES MEETING STANDARD
Learner and Learning
Standard 1:Learner Development
The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences. (Corresponds to oldINTASC 2)
/ EDPR 7112: ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom Under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993: Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure.
Individuals on a Job Embedded Practitioner License must present a 3.0 on their annual State Evaluation Instrument (TEAM, TEM 4.0).
Standard 2:Learning Differences
The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards. (Corresponds to oldINTASC 3) / SPED 7000 Introduction to Exceptional Learners
ICL 7652 Social Studies Methods
Reading 7545 Teaching Reading in the Subject Matter Areas (field experience required).
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom Under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993: Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure.
Individuals on a Job Embedded Practitioner License must present a 3.0 on their annual State Evaluation Instrument (TEAM, TEM 4.0).
Standard 3:Learning Environments
The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation. (Corresponds to oldINTASC 5,6, and7)
/ ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom Under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993: Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure.
Individuals on a Job Embedded Practitioner License must present a 3.0 on their annual State Evaluation Instrument (TEAM, TEM 4.0).
Content Knowledge
Standard 4:Content Knowledge
The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content. (Corresponds to oldINTASC 1)
/ Candidates must pass the Praxis II Content Knowledge Exam Appropriate to their 7-12 Licensure Program to Begin Program (State of TN recognizes this score as content knowledge)
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom Under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7652 Social Studies methods
ICL 7993: Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure.
Individuals on a Job Embedded Practitioner License must present a 3.0 on their annual State Evaluation Instrument (TEAM, TEM 4.0).
Standard 5:Application of Content
The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues. (Connects to oldINTASC 1,4, and7)
/ ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom Under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993: Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure.
ICL 7652 Social Studies methods
Individuals on a Job Embedded Practitioner License must present a 3.0 on their annual State Evaluation Instrument (TEAM, TEM 4.0).
Instructional Practice
Standard 6:Assessment
The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making. (Corresponds to oldINTASC 8)
/ ICL 7030 Assessment and Evaluation
Reading 7545 Tchng Reading in Subject Matter Area
ICL 7652 Social Studies methods
Reading 7545 Teaching Reading in the Subject Matter Areas (field experience required).
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom Under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993: Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure.
Individuals on a Job Embedded Practitioner License must present a 3.0 on their annual State Evaluation Instrument (TEAM, TEM 4.0).
Standard 7:Planning for Instruction
The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context. (Corresponds to oldINTASC 7)
/ IDT 7061 Computers, Technology, Learning and the Classroom
ICL 7652 Social Studies methods
Reading 7545 Teaching Reading in the Subject Matter Areas (field experience required).
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom Under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993: Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure.
Individuals on a Job Embedded Practitioner License must present a 3.0 on their annual State Evaluation Instrument (TEAM, TEM 4.0).
Standard 8:Instructional Strategies
The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways. (Corresponds to oldINTASC 4)
/ IDT 7061 Computers, Technology, Learning & the Classroom
ICL 7652 Social Studies methods
Reading 7545 Teaching Reading in the Subject Matter Areas (field experience required).
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom Under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993: Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure.
Individuals on a Job Embedded Practitioner License must present a 3.0 on their annual State Evaluation Instrument (TEAM, TEM 4.0).
Professional Responsibility
Standard 9:Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner. (Corresponds to oldINTASC 9)
/ SPED 7000 Introduction to Exceptional Learners
ICL 7652 Social Studies methods
Reading 7545 Reading in the Content Areas (field experience required).
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom Under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993: Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure.
Individuals on a Job Embedded Practitioner License must present a 3.0 on their annual State Evaluation Instrument (TEAM, TEM 4.0).
Standard 10:Leadership and Collaboration
The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession. (Corresponds to oldINTASC 10) / ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom Under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993: Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure.
Individuals on a Job Embedded Practitioner License must present a 3.0 on their annual State Evaluation Instrument (TEAM, TEM 4.0).
  • NCSS STANDARDS AND HOW THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS’ MAT LEADING TO SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES LICENSURE PROGRAM MEETS EACH STANDARD

NCSS STANDARD / COURSES AND EXPERIENCES MEETING STANDARD
1.1 Culture and Cultural Diversity. Candidates in social studies should possess the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction at the appropriate school level for the study of culture and cultural diversity. / All courses in the Candidates’ program are designed to prepare preservice Social Studies teachers.
1.2 Time, Continuity, and Change. Candidates in social studies should possess the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction at the appropriate school level for the study of time, continuity, and change. / SPED 7000 Introduction to Exceptional Learners (overview of RTI, IEPs, assessment, case studies, and ethical issues)
Reading 7545 Teaching Reading in the Subject Matter Areas (field experience required). Write lesson plans involving cross-curricular applications and assessing students)
ICL 7652 Social Studies Methods (write /present lesson plans, assess students, and designing appropriate materials and activities)
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993 Professional Seminar (Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure)
1.3 People, Places, and Environment. Candidates in social studies should possess the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction at the appropriate school level for the study of people, places, and environment. / SPED 7000 Introduction to Exceptional Learners (overview of RTI, IEPs, assessment, case studies, and ethical issues)
IDT 7061 Computers, Technology, Learning and the Classroom (writing lesson plans involving technical applications)
Reading 7545 Teaching Reading in the Subject Matter Areas (field experience required). Write lesson plans involving cross-curricular applications and assessing students)
ICL 7652 Social Studies Methods (write /present lesson plans, assess students, and designing appropriate materials and activities)
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993 Professional Seminar (Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure)
1.4 Individual Development and Identity. Candidates in social studies should possess the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction at the appropriate school level for the study of individual development and identity. / SPED 7000 Introduction to Exceptional Learners (overview of RTI, IEPs, assessment, case studies, and ethical issues)
IDT 7061 Computers, Technology, Learning and the Classroom (writing lesson plans involving technical applications)
Reading 7545 Teaching Reading in the Subject Matter Areas (field experience required). Write lesson plans involving cross-curricular applications and assessing students)
ICL 7652 Social Studies Methods (write /present lesson plans, assess students, and designing appropriate materials and activities)
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
EDPR 7112 Adolescent Psychology Applied to Education (the study of student development, learning styles and behavior)
ICL 7993 Professional Seminar (Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure)
1.5 Individuals, Groups and Institutions. Candidates in social studies should possess the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction at the appropriate school level for the study of individuals, groups, and institutions. / SPED 7000 Introduction to Exceptional Learners (overview of RTI, IEPs, assessment, case studies, and ethical issues)
IDT 7061 Computers, Technology, Learning and the Classroom (writing lesson plans involving technical applications)
Reading 7545 Teaching Reading in the Subject Matter Areas (field experience required). Write lesson plans involving cross-curricular applications and assessing students)
ICL 7652 Social Studies Methods (write /present lesson plans, assess students, and designing appropriate materials and activities)
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
EDPR 7112 Adolescent Psychology Applied to Education (the study of student development, learning styles and behavior)
ICL 7993 Professional Seminar (Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure)
1.6 Power, Authority, and Governance. Candidates in social studies should possess the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction at the appropriate school level for the study of power, authority and governance. / ICL 7652 Social Studies Methods (write /present lesson plans, assess students, and designing appropriate materials and activities)
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993 Professional Seminar (Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure)
1.7 Production, Distribution, and Consumption.Candidates in social studies should possess the knowledge, capabilities, and disposition to organize and provide instruction at the appropriate school level for the study of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. / ICL 7652 Social Studies Methods (write /present lesson plans, assess students, and designing appropriate materials and activities)
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993 Professional Seminar (Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure)
1.8 Science, Technology and Society. Candidates in social studies should possess the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction at the appropriate school level for the study of science, technology and society. / ICL 7652 Social Studies Methods (write /present lesson plans, assess students, and designing appropriate materials and activities)
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993 Professional Seminar (Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure)
1.9 Global Connections. Candidates in social studies should possess the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction at the appropriate school level for the study of global connections and interdependence. / ICL 7652 Social Studies Methods (write /present lesson plans, assess students, and designing appropriate materials and activities)
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993 Professional Seminar (Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure)
1.10 Civic Ideals and Practices. Candidates in social studies should possess the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction at the appropriate school level for the study of civic ideals and practices. / ICL 7652 Social Studies Methods (write /present lesson plans, assess students, and designing appropriate materials and activities)
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
ICL 7993 Professional Seminar (Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure)
2.1 History. Candidates who are to be licensed to teach history at all school levels should possess the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction at the appropriate school level for the study of history. / SPED 7000 Introduction to Exceptional Learners (overview of RTI, IEPs, assessment, case studies, and ethical issues)
IDT 7061 Computers, Technology, Learning and the Classroom (writing lesson plans involving technical applications)
Reading 7545 Teaching Reading in the Subject Matter Areas (field experience required). Write lesson plans involving cross-curricular applications and assessing students)
ICL 7652 Social Studies Methods (write /present lesson plans, assess students, and designing appropriate materials and activities)
ICL 7808 CLINICAL TEACHING SEMESTER (15 weeks in a Secondary Social Studies classroom under a teacher rated as 4-5 (5 is highest). Evaluated 8 times using a Preservice Version of TEAM (State Approved Teacher Evaluation)
EDPR 7112 Adolescent Psychology Applied to Education (the study of student development, learning styles and behavior)
ICL 7993 Professional Seminar (Submit an edTPA for national scoring, Candidate must be successful on the edTPA or will not be recommended for licensure)
2.2 Geography. Candidates who are to be licensed to teach geography at all school levels should possess the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction at the appropriate school level for the study of geography. / SPED 7000 Introduction to Exceptional Learners (overview of RTI, IEPs, assessment, case studies, and ethical issues)