Methods of Teaching Social Studies at the Secondary Level

Catalog description

The course will introduce students preparing for middle and secondary level teacher certification to social studies curriculum and methods. Course content will emphasize national and state standards for social studies education across the traditional social science discipline. The course will also explore the philosophical and theoretical foundations of social studies education. It provides the candidate with practical strategies necessary for success in teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students and students with diverse learning needs, using instructional technology, research, and assessment data to inform instruction in the context of social studies.