More In-Depth Preparation

Since this vertical alignment covers the major social studies emphasizes on a year by year basis teachers are now able to concentrate their preparation times in much more focused and efficient ways.  No longer does every elementary teacher at every grade have to posses a comprehensive and detailed understanding of all the aspects of Arkansas history to be an effective instructor.  For example, Kindergarten and Second Grade teachers can focus largely on Arkansas geography.  Third Grade teachers will concentrate their preparations on Arkansas’s governmental structure allowing them to provide much more depth than before.  To be sure, teachers will certainly broaden their command of Arkansas History as they shift responsibilities over their careers, moving from one grade to another, but having to concentrate primarily on one aspect of Arkansas History at a time is certainly a bonus for both the teacher and the students.

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