Course Standards

2026-2027 Academic Year

DRAFT CMS until August 14, 2026.

FE21 Teaching as a Profession I Honors

Course Type: Adapted

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Understand the structure of schooling.12%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.01Understand the advantages and challenges of being a teacher.2%-
1.02Understand the school community and its responsibilities.4%-
1.03Identify the characteristics of collaboration within the school community.6%-
2.00Understand the history of education.30%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.01Examine the purpose/function of education in the United States.2%-
2.02Recall people that influenced the development of education in the United States.6%-
2.03Examine significant events that have shaped education.8%-
2.04Identify major philosophies of education.6%-
2.05Compare how school structures have evolved.4%-
2.06Examine the changing roles of federal, state, and local government in education.4%-
3.00Understand the science of teaching.25%B4 Analyze Conceptual
3.01Classify the developmental changes that occur in children birth-12 years.8%-
3.02Understand psychological influences on education.4%-
3.03Understand social and political influences on education.4%-
3.04Understand strategies teachers use for classroom management.5%-
3.05Identify required documents used in public schools that support individual student needs.4%-
4.00Understand the art of teaching.23%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.01Explore elements of effective practices in teaching.5%-
4.02Identify appropriate strategies and methods to meet different learning needs.6%-
4.03Summarize the role and importance of diversity in education.7%-
4.04Explore recommended practices for diverse students.5%-
5.00Understand ethical teacher leadership.10%B2 Understand Conceptual
5.01Understand the expectations of the teacher as a member of the school community.2%-
5.02Examine behaviors teachers exhibit when demonstrating leadership in the classroom.2%-
5.03Explain the importance of professional ethics in education.2%-
5.04Describe appropriate advocacy for students, schools, and community.4%-