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**Standard 7** ** Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons. **  The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.

Evidence 1: Rationale 1:

In EDT 672 I created a course that would be taught in an AP European History course. There are 10 units that would augment the class itself. It is designed to be taught to juniors or seniors in an accelerated class. The drive of the course is a social/cultural history of Europe in the Modern Age. The topics address the evolution of musical, artistic, and architectural trends in European History. Artistic and cultural trends generally parallel overall historical movements in any society. By studying art/cultural trends, students will hopefully gain an overall understanding of history. Also, teenagers are large consumers of pop culture. By teaching history through a cultural emphasis, students’ interests in modern pop culture can provide the catalyst to become interested in European History. I am planning on implementing the course in 2011-2012.


 * 7.K.1 The teacher understands learning theory, subject matter, curriculum development, and student development to plan instruction and to meet curriculum goals based on content standards.**

The 10 units in the course follow the general trend of European History. The assumption is that students in say an American History course could gain a better understanding of the 1960s by studying clothing, musical, and other social trends of the era.


 * 7.S.2 The teacher plans for learning opportunities that recognize and address variation in learning styles, learning differences, and performance modes.**

The units appeal to many different learning styles. There are many different assessments that challenge the students with tasks that are rigorous and relevant.


 * 7.****D.2 The teacher believes that plans must always be open to adjustment and revision based on student needs and changing circumstances.**

Because this will be the first time I implement this unit, I am going into the school year with the full understanding that this will be as much a learning experience for me as it will be for the students. I have ideas and new websites that I envision on adding to some of the different units.