Mont. Admin. R. 10.55.1601 - SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS
(1) In
general, a basic program in social studies shall:
(a) meet the following conditions:
(i) use strategies and methods that incorporate
multiple perspectives as a basic component of social studies instruction;
(ii) support the democratic process and teach the
skills necessary to promote a learning environment to foster individual civic
competence; and
(iii) integrate
knowledge, skills, beliefs, values, and attitudes within and across the four content
areas listed in [NEW RULE I] to promote active citizenship.
(b) include the following practices:
(i) incorporate inquiry skills and strategies
using a variety of both primary and secondary resources;
(ii) promote socialization and social criticism
through civil discourse and critical thinking as a commitment to civic
responsibility;
(iii) analyze ethical
dimensions and social policy implications of issues to provide an arena for
reflective development of concern for individual needs and the common
good;
(iv) promote decision-making and
critical thinking skills and civic responsibilities through active participation
across the four content areas listed in [NEW RULE I]; and
(v) nurture an understanding of the contemporary
and historical traditions and values of American Indian cultures and other cultural
groups of significance to Montana and to society.
Notes
AUTH: Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-114, MCA IMP: Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-121, 20-3-106, 20-7-101, MCA
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