Special Education Strategies in P-6 Social Studies and Content Instruction

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Course content includes the development of educational programs and applications of social studies and content area curricula, methods, and materials appropriate for the strengths and needs of all students, including those with disabilities, in inclusive settings in P-6 schools. Course content will emphasize national and state standards for social studies education, cross-curriculum integration, particularly world languages and culture, personal and social problem solving, and situated cognition in social studies education learning. The essential elements of planning, instruction using technology, and assessment based on research and data are explored to teach students, including those with disabilities. Focus on identifying and creating adaptations to support students with difficulty learning in inclusive classrooms. Education majors only. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to take this course. Clinical hours required.