Social Studies/History Methods

Catalog description

This course combines theory, research and practice through a comprehensive application of the principles, methods, and materials necessary for teaching social studies/history at the secondary level. Candidates explore effective elements of instruction as they relate to practical applications in the classroom. The course addresses teaching social studies/history through course readings and resources, lesson and unit plan design, and videotaped mini-teaching sessions. This course includes a required field service component consisting of 10 hours of teaching with a practicing social studies/history teacher. Enrollment by permission only. Requires submission of a resume, a one-page philosophy of education writing sample, a data form, and permission of the coordinator of Social Studies/History Education.