Unit 12: Subject Area Knowledge

Competency 1: Analyze the importance of subject matter knowledge and integrated learning. (DOK 2) ^{NBPTS 1, NBPTS 2, NBPTS 3, NBPTS}

Competency 2: Explore a minimum of two content area classrooms. (DOK 4) ^{NBPTS 1, NBPTS 2, NBPTS 3, NBPTS 4, P1, P2, P3, P4}

Teachers must have a depth of subject area knowledge for instruction.  They also must be able to conduct research to find answers if they do not know something well.  It is said that if you can teach something well, then you have a fairly solid understanding of material.