§113.60. Social Studies Advanced Studies (2020)

The student will investigate, independently or collaboratively, a problem, issue, or concern within a selected profession or disciplineSSAS.C.1

  • a

    analyze the relationship between his or her interests and career/disciplineSSAS.C.1.a

  • b

    review literature from varied sources from the selected career or disciplineSSAS.C.1.b

  • c

    identify a problem, issue, or concernSSAS.C.1.c

  • d

    survey and/or interview professionals to determine the appropriateness of a projectSSAS.C.1.d

  • e

    develop a proposal that includes well-defined questions, goals and objectives, rationale, and procedures for the projectSSAS.C.1.e

The student will demonstrate understanding of the research methods and/or technologies used in a selected profession or disciplineSSAS.C.2

  • a

    develop an understanding of the requirements and practices of the profession in the selected career or discipline through observationSSAS.C.2.a

  • b

    simulate the methods and/or technologies used in the research process particular to the selected field or disciplineSSAS.C.2.b

  • c

    review and revise the original proposal to reflect changes needed based upon preliminary research and practicesSSAS.C.3

The student will develop products that meet standards recognized by the selected profession or disciplineSSAS.C.2.a

  • a

    collaborate with the appropriate professionals to define the productSSAS.C.2.b

  • b

    develop a plan for product completionSSAS.C.2.c

  • c

    develop assessment criteria for successful completion of the projectSSAS.C.2.d

  • d

    establish the appropriateness of the product for the intended audienceSSAS.C.2.e

  • e

    implement the plan for product completionSSAS.C.2.f

  • f

    maintain a journal to document all phases of the implementation of the plan and reflections on learning experiences and processesSSAS.C.2.g

The student will demonstrate an understanding of the selected problem, issue, or concern by explaining or justifying findings to an appropriate audience for public comment or professional responseSSAS.C.4

  • a

    review and revise the plan to present the findingsSSAS.C.4.a

  • b

    make arrangements for the presentation of findings to an appropriate audienceSSAS.C.4.b

  • c

    present findings, simulating the skills used by professionalsSSAS.C.4.c

  • d

    consider feedback received from the audienceSSAS.C.4.d

  • e

    reflect on the study and its potential for impact on the fieldSSAS.C.4.e

  • f

    reflect on personal learning experiences of the studySSAS.C.4.f

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