ED 618Social Studies in the K-8 Classroom

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Addresses the Alaska Teacher Standards for teaching social studies in the elementary classroom. Covers theories, methods and materials; issues behind philosophies of teaching; specific inquiry in a social science topic; planning, teaching and evaluating a wide variety of activities and lessons; development of long-term plans; goals and units for social studies. A weekly practicum in a K-8 classroom is required. Requires use of Internet, e-mail, and audio conference.