ARM 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 ARM 10.53.901 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 ARM 10.53.901; 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.