Citizenship Education
I. Knowing the Content
The professional education program provides evidence that each Citizenship Education certification candidate completes a program the same as the academic content area courses and required electives of a major in a bachelorÕs degree in history, geography, civics and government or economics with significant collateral course work in the three remaining content areas. The program shall require each certification candidate to complete sufficient course work in the behavioral sciences necessary for required teacher examinations. This program shall require the candidates to demonstrate the competencies necessary to teach Pennsylvania Academic Standards grades 7-12 for history, geography, civics and government, and economics and successfully execute required teacher examinations.
I.A. History that shall include:
¥ the study of human experiences including important events:
(All History courses)
¥ interactions of culture, race and ideas, and the nature of prejudice:
(History 3: Modern Europe, 4A/B: Colonial/Modern Latin America,
5A/B/C: The United States to 1877/ from 1877 to 1945/ Since 1945, 6: The Formation of the Islamic Near East, 7A/B: History of the African American People, 1619-1865/ 1865-present, 8A/B: West Africa in the Era of the Slave Trade, 1500-1850/ Modern Africa, 1880 to Present, 9A/B: Chinese Civilization/ Modern China,10: Traditional Japan, 20: Official and Popular Cultures in Early Modern Europe, 22: Early Modern France and the Francophone New World, 28: Nations and Nationalism in Eastern Europe, 1848-1998, 35: From Emancipation to Extermination: European JewryÕs Encounter with Modernity, 36: Modern Germany, 37: History and Memory: Perspectives on the Holocaust, 46: The Coming of the Civil War, 49: Race and Foreign Affairs, 53: Topics in African American WomenÕs History, 54: Women, Society and Politics, 60: Cultural Constructions of Africa: Images, Inventions, and Ideologies, 63: History of Southern Africa, 75: Modern Japan, 77: Orientalism East and West, 87: Development and Modern Africa: Historical Perspectives,
Classics 56:Pagans and Christians in the Roman Empire
Education 14: Introduction to Education, Education 17: Curriculum and Methods seminar)
¥ change and continuity in political systems:
(History 2A/B: Medieval/ Early Modern Europe, 3: Modern Europe, 4A/B: Colonial/Modern Latin America, 5A/B/C: The United States to 1877/ from 1877 to 1945/ Since 1945, 8A/B: West Africa in the Era of the Slave Trade, 1500-1850/ Modern Africa, 1880 to Present, 9A/B: Chinese Civilization/ Modern China,10: Traditional Japan, 19: The Italian Renaissance, 22: Early Modern France and the Francophone New World, 27: The Barricades: The European Revolutionary Tradition, 28: Nations and Nationalism in Eastern Europe, 1848-1998, 30: France Since 1789: Revolution and Empire, 36: Modern Germany, 38: Russia in the Twentieth Century, 41: The American Colonies, 42: The American Revolution, 46: The Coming of the Civil War, 63: History of Southern Africa, 75: Modern Japan, 87: Development and Modern Africa: Historical Perspectives
Political Science 2: American Politics, 3: Comparative Politics, 4. International Politics, 11: Ancient Political Theory, 12: Modern Political Theory, 24: American Constitutional Law, 41: Political Economy and Social Policy in the U.S., 51: Socialism in Europe, 53: The Politics of Eastern Europe: Polities in Transition, 55: China and the World, 57: Latin American Politics, 61: American Foreign Policy,
64: American-East Asian Relations, 72: Constitutional Law: Special Topics,
Classics 31: Greece and the Barbarians, 32: The Roman Republic, 42: Democratic Athens, 44: The Early Roman Empire)
¥ effects of technology:
(History 3: Modern Europe, 5A/B/C: The United States to 1877/ from 1877 to 1945/ Since 1945,11: Modern Medicine: A Historical Introduction, 24: Transitions to Capitalism, 48: Murder in Mill Town: A Window on Social Change During the Early Republic, 50: The Making of the American Working Class, 62: Health, Medicine, and the Body in Modern Africa; Education 14: Introduction to Education, 17: Curriculum and Methods seminar, Education. 21: Educational Psychology).
¥ importance of global-international perspectives:
(History 3: Modern Europe, 4A/B: Colonial/Modern Latin America, 6: The Formation of the Islamic Near East, 8A/B: West Africa in the Era of the Slave Trade, 1500-1850/ Modern Africa, 1880 to Present, 9A/B: Chinese Civilization/ Modern China,10: Traditional Japan, 24: Transitions to Capitalism, 27: The Barricades: The European Revolutionary Tradition, 28: Nations and Nationalism in Eastern Europe, 1848-1998, 30: France Since 1789: Revolution and Empire, 36: Modern Germany, 38: Russia in the Twentieth Century, 49: Race and Foreign Affairs, 60: Cultural Constructions of Africa: Images, Inventions, and Ideologies, 63: History of Southern Africa, 75: Modern Japan, 77: Orientalism East and West, 87: Development and Modern Africa: Historical Perspectives)
¥ the integration of geography, economics, and civics studies on major developments in the history of the Commonwealth, the United States, and the world:
(History 2A/B: Medieval/ Early Modern Europe, 3: Modern Europe, 4A/B: Colonial/Modern Latin America, 5A/B/C: The United States to 1877/ from 1877 to 1945/Since 1945, 7A/B: History of the African American People, 1619-1865/ 1865-present, 8A/B: West Africa in the Era of the Slave Trade, 1500-1850/ Modern Africa, 1880 to Present, 9A/B: Chinese Civilization/ Modern China,10: Traditional Japan, 22: Early Modern France and the Francophone New World, 24: Transitions to Capitalism, 27: The Barricades: The European Revolutionary Tradition, 28: Nations and Nationalism in Eastern Europe, 1848-1998, 30: France Since 1789: Revolution and Empire, 36: Modern Germany, 38: Russia in the Twentieth Century, 41: The American Colonies, 42: The American Revolution, 50: The Making of the American Working Class, 63: History of Southern Africa, 75: Modern Japan, 87: Development and Modern Africa: Historical Perspectives;
Political Science 2: American Politics
Special Methods Workshop in Georgraphy
I.B. Geography that shall include:
Note: Swarthmore does not offer any courses whose content focuses solely on geography, and it is not possible to major in Geography. However, given the way many History Political Science, Economics and Sociology/ Anthropology courses at the College are designed and taught, some of the topics listed below, with the exception of geographic tools and methods, will appear in many courses in these departments.
(See in particular, History 78: Beijing and Shanghai: Tale of Two Cities
Sociology/Anthropology 2: Cultural Borderlands, 9B: Islam in Global Context, 9C: Cultures of the Middle East, 20D: Cuba and Puerto Rico, 22D: Latin American Urbanization, 30B: Seeds of Change: The Environmental Consequences of the Agricultural Revolution, 30E: Ethnoecology: The Resurrection of Traditional Environmental Knowledge. 49D: Transnational Islam, 55B: The Only Good Indian, 58B: America by the Numbers: An Introduction to Demography) Also relevant are certain Economics and Political Science courses that are cross-listed in the Environmental Studies Concentration. (See, in particular, Economics 76: Environmental Economics, Political Science 43: Environmental Policy, 47: Global Policy and International Institutuions: Hunger and Environmental Threats. In addition to exploring geographic concepts through such courses in the Social Science Division of the College, students being certified in Citizenship Education will participate in Social Studies Special Methods workshops that incorporate the topics listed below. .
¥ the study of relationships among people, places and environment
¥ geographic tools and methods
¥ characteristics of places,
¥ concept of region and physical processes.
I.C. Civics and Government that shall include:
¥ the study of the United States constitutional democracy,
(Political Science 2: American Politics, 20: Political Theory and American Political Parties, 22: American Elections: Ritual, Myth and Substance, 23: Presidency, Congress, and Court, 24: American Constitutional Law, 29: Polling, Public Opinion, and Public Policy, 32: Gender, Politics, and Policy in America, 33: Race, Ethnicity and Public Policy: African Americans, 34: Race, Ethnicity, Representation, and Redistricting in America, 41: Political Economy and Social Policy in the U.S., 44: Social Choice, Game Theory, and Politics, 72: Constitutional Law: Special Topics,
History 1B: 1st-Year Seminar: Radicals and Reformers in America, 1P: 1st-Year Seminar: History of the Left, 5A/B/C: The United States to 1877/ from 1877 to 1945/ Since 1945, 50: The Making of the American Working Class, 56: Social Movements in the 20th Century United States: Theory and Practice)
¥ the values and principles that support our republican form of government,
(Political Science 1: Political Theory, 2: American Politics, 11:Ancient Political Theory: Greek and Biblical Origins and Traditions, 12: Modern Political Theory, 13: Feminist Political Theory, 15: Ethics and Public Policy, 16: Liberal Individualism, 17: American Political Thought, 19: Democratic Theory and Practice, 24: American Constitutional Law, 31: Difference, Dominance and the Struggle for Equality, 36: Multicultural Politics in the United States, 80: Senior Colloquium,
History 5A/B/C: The United States to 1877/ from 1877 to 1945/ Since 1945, 41: The American Colonies, 42: The American Revolution, 46: The Coming of the Civil War, 50: The Making of the American Working Class)
¥ the study of the Constitution of the United States and the Commonwealth
including the study of principles, operations, and documents of government,
rights and responsibilities of citizenship,
(Political Science 2: American Politics, 20: Political Theory and American Political Parties, 23: Presidency, Congress, and Court, 24: American Constitutional Law, 25: Congressional Committees and Legislative Organization, 34: Race, Ethnicity, Representation, and Redistricting in America,
History 5A: The United States to 1877
¥ how governments work and international relations
(Political Science 3: Comparative Politics, 4: International Politics, 41: Political Economy and Social Policy in the U.S., 45: Defense Policy, 47: Politics of Famine and Food Policy, 48: The Politics of Population, 55: China and the World, 57: Latin American Politrics, 58: African Politics ,61: American Foreign Policy, 64: American-East Asian Relations, 68: International Political Economy, 74: International Politics: Special Topics,
History 5A/B/C: The United States to 1877/ from 1877 to 1945/ Since 1945, 8A/B: West Africa in the Era of the Slave Trade, 1500-1850/ Modern Africa, 1880 to Present, 49: Race and Foreign Affairs)
I.D. Economics that shall include:
¥ economic concepts and systems,
( Economics 1: Introduction to Economics and all subsequent Economics courses, but especially Economics 21: Intermediate Macroeconomics, 31: Statistics for Economists)
¥ individual and societal use of resources to produce, distribute and consume goods
and services,
(Economics 1: Introduction to Economics and most subsequent Economics courses, except Economics 31: Statistics for Economists, 32: Operations Research, 33: Accounting, 35: Econometrics)
¥ local, state and national commerce,
(Economics 1: Introduction to Economics and most subsequent Economics courses, especially Economics 21: Intermediate Macroeconomics, 41: Public Finance, but not Economics 31: Statistics for Economists, 32: Operations Research, 33: Accounting, 35: Econometrics)
¥ international trade and global economics.
(Economics 1: Introduction to Economics and all subsequent Economics courses, especially Economics 3: The World According to Economics, 10: Current Issues in Economic Policy, 21: Intermediate Macroeconomics, 51: The International Economy, 53: International Political Economy, 81: Economic Development, 82: Political Economy of Africa, 83: Asian Economies, but not Economics 31: Statistics for Economists, 32: Operations Research, 33: Accounting, 35: Econometrics)
The professional education program shall provide opportunities for each certification candidate to apply and demonstrate effective instructional dispositions and techniques for teaching the Pennsylvania Academic Standards grades 7-12 for history, geography, civics and government, and economics in sequential and developmental field experiences and student teaching, under the supervision of college personnel and cooperating teachers who are well trained, have interpersonal skills and demonstrated competence in teaching. The program also provides evidence that the criteria and competencies for exit from the Citizenship Education certification program are assessed in the coursework, field experiences and student teaching through:
II.A. Exposure to and practice with a variety of instructional methods consistent with developing competencies for teaching Pennsylvania Academic Standards grades 7-12 for history, geography, civics and government and economics.
(Education 16: Practice Teaching, Education 17: Curriculum and Methods seminar, Special Methods workshops in Social Studies.
II.B. Early field placements with opportunities for participation in routine professional activities.
(Education 14: Introduction to Education, Education 21: Educational Psychology)
II.C. Opportunities to plan for instruction based on Pennsylvania Academic Standards grades 7-12 for history, geography, civics and government, and economics, teacher expertise, and knowledge of students and the community.
(Education 16: Practice Teaching, Education 17: Curriculum and Methods seminar, Special Methods workshops in Social Studies)
II.D. Appropriate dispositions and techniques that promote and maintain a positive instructional environment.
(Education 16: Practice Teaching, Education 17: Curriculum and Methods seminar, Ed. 21:
Educational Psychology)
II.E. Technology to facilitate instructional planning, teaching, and classroom applications.
(Education 14: Introduction to Education, Education 16: Practice Teaching, Education 17: Curriculum and Methods seminar, Education 21: Educational Psychology)
II.F. Opportunities to select, analyze and modify instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
(Education 16: Practice Teaching, 17: Curriculum and Methods seminar, Special Methods Workshops in Social Studies)
II.G. Opportunities to implement, adjust, and assimilate effective instructional strategies for reading, writing, and speaking in the content areas of history, geography, civics and government, and economics.
(Education 16: Practice Teaching, 17: Curriculum and Methods seminar, Special Methods Workshops in Social Studies)
II.H. Opportunities to employ a variety of methods to assess and provide feedback of student understanding of content and appropriate skills in the content areas of history, geography, civics and government, and economics.
(Education 16: Practice Teaching, 17: Curriculum and Methods seminar, Special Methods
Workshop in Social Studies)
The professional education program requires each certification candidate to demonstrate competencies that foster professionalism in school and community settings including:
III.A. Integrity and ethical behavior, professional conduct as stated in PennsylvaniaÕs Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
(Education 14: Introduction to Education, Education 16: Practice Teaching, Education 17: Curriculum and Methods seminar)
III.B The ability to explore and foster professional communication and collaboration with colleagues.
(Education 16: Practice Teaching, Education 17: Curriculum and Methods seminar)
III.C. The ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians, organizations, and community groups
(Education 16: Practice Teaching, Education 17: Curriculum and Methods seminar)
III.D. Knowledge of and involvement with professional organizations and appropriate community and academic-related resources.
(Education 16: Practice Teaching, Education 17: Curriculum and Methods seminar, Special Methods workshops in Social Studies)