HIS 4020Fld Exp Tchg Soc Stud 2nd Schl

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Prerequisite(s): EDS 3170 with a C- or above This field-based course provides opportunities to develop teacher candidates' professional and pedagogical skills in a Social Studies classroom. In coordination with the classroom teacher, teacher candidates will design and implement Social Studies lessons; use content strategies to improve both information acquisition and content literacy skills; and differentiate instruction for students with diverse needs, including Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. Course assignments and evaluations are designed to help teacher candidates become reflective practitioners. NOTE: HIS 4010 Methods of Teaching Social Science is recommended as a co-requisite course.