E325: National & State Social Studies Standards

So Many Standards from Which to Choose. The idea of “Standards” sounds simple, but the term may mean something different to each person who uses it. When parents speak of “Standards,” they typically mean Indiana Content Standards at their child’s grade level. Building principals often use the term to refer to IPSB Standards for Teachers. The district social studies coordinator will be referring to the National Social Studies Education Standards. The best way to avoid confusion is to ask the person to whom you are speaking to clarify which of the many “Standards” they mean.

Early Childhood in Elementary Primary Settings		Middle Childhood in Elementary Intermediate Setting
Standard 1 Possesses extensive, comprehensive social studies knowledge.		Standard 1 Understands developmental changes at this age more radical than those at other ages.
Standard 2 Has knowledge to facilitate cognitive development of all young children		Standard 2 Creates, modifies, implements integrated, meaningful, age appropriate science curricula.
Standard 3 Understands role of learning theories in planning developmentally appropriate curriculum.		Standard 3 Plans, implements instruction on knowledge of students, learning theory, pedagogy, technology, subject matter, and curricular goals.
Standard 4 Understands DAP and can develop curriculum and implement social studies instruction for all.		Standard 4 Understands importance of multiple assessments and uses variety of DAP assessments.
Standard 5 Understands influence of family, community, and culture on social studies learning of children.		Standard 5 Demonstrates professionalism through collegiality, self-assessment, active.
Standard 6 Knowledgeable about methods of assessment and evaluation; uses this information to plan social studies curriculum and to provide feedback.		Standard 6 Understands complexity of how children this age learn, and creates learning environment to support all children and their learning.
Standard 7 Actively models professionalism, ethical behavior, and commitment to lifelong learning.		Standard 7 Develops and maintains positive working relationship with school colleagues.
Standard 8 Promotes environment that nurtures and encourages social, moral, aesthetic, language, and cognitive growth and development of children.		Standard 8 Actively engages in professional growth and development.
Science Content Standards Knows, understands, uses fundamental concepts of physical, life, and earth and space sciences; also concepts in science & technology, science in personal and social perspectives, history and nature of science, unifying concepts of science, and inquiry process.		Science Content Standards Same
Mathematics Content Standards Uses math to foster children’s understanding and use of pattern, quantities, spatial relations.		Mathematics Content Standards Same
English/LA Content Standards Highly competent in use of English.		English/LA Content Standards Same
Social Studies Content Standards Uses related areas (math, science, technology) to promote informed decision making.		Social Studies Content Standards Same
Fine Arts Content Standards Uses music and visual arts for communication, inquiry, and insight among children.		Fine Arts Content Standards Same