| 1. |
Employ historical evidence and
concepts, including those articulated in the founding
documents of U. S. history, to explain the core
political ideology of this nation.
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| 2. |
Appreciate different teaching
strategies and use them as appropriate to the level of
cognitive development of elementary school students.
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| 3. |
Promote creative expression.
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| 4. |
Apply basic criteria to make
judgments about the quality of works of art.
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| 5. |
Explain how and why
the study of human development is important to
successful teaching in the elementary school classroom.
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| 6. |
Express ideas
intelligently, coherently and persuasively in speech and
writing.
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| 7. |
Analyze and explain
fundamental structures of modern English.
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| 8. |
Distinguish forms of
literature, applying principles of critical analysis to
make literary judgments.
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| 9. |
Comprehend
fundamental mathematical concepts in number systems,
algebra and geometry.
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| 10. |
Apply various
mathematical problem-solving strategies in both
laboratory and everyday settings.
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| 11. |
Understand and use
the scientific method.
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| 12. |
Explain the
scientific basis for evolution, gravity and energy.
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| 13. |
Use economic
reasoning to assess how markets work in the United
States.
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| 14. |
Apply analytical and
mapping tools to analyze how geography influences human
interaction and values.
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| 15. |
Explore cultural
values and cultural differences with intelligence and
sensitivity.
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| 16. |
Teach a variety of
physical activities appropriate for K-6 students.
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| 17. |
Use a variety of
research tools, including computer-based resources, to
gather and disseminate information.
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| 18. |
Apply reasoning,
both logical and scientific, as fundamental modes of
inquiry.
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| 19. |
Discern what it
means and what it requires to be truly human.
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| 20. |
Continue learning as
a lifelong process of growth and enrichment. |
