Social Studies Content and Curricular Knowledge

Catalog description

This course explores the application of instructional methods and strategies for teaching history and social sciences in middle and high school settings. Teacher candidates review national and state standards, current issues, and approaches to instruction and assessment in the social sciences. This course assists prospective educators in developing skills to select and adapt social science resources to support curriculum that meets the needs of all learners and integrates literacy and technology, and to plan for professional development and enrichment activities. Throughout the course, candidates will complete a content-specific unit ready for use in a classroom in a professional portfolio.