Methods: Social Studies B

Catalog description

This course is designed to enable middle years and secondary social studies teachers to expand their pedagogical practice. We will examine curriculum theory and instructional practices as they relate to the middle years and secondary social studies classroom. The course seeks to weave theory into practice by increasing students' pedagogical content knowledge with the ultimate goal of improving instruction in practitioners' classrooms. Essential Questions · What does effective teaching look like in the SS classroom? · How can I strategically design and implement instruction to best meet the needs of my students? · How can I promote authentic engagement for culturally diverse students? · What does it take to guide students from dependent to independent learners?