Student Teaching and Advanced Social Studies Methods

Catalog description

This course builds on Practicum: Introduction to Science, Social Studies, and Technology Integration Methods, providing deeper learning on implementation of the inquiry arc in social studies. The first unit focuses on source analysis and the disciplinary methods that support rigorous historical inquiry and contemporary media literacy. The second unit focuses on argumentation within social studies and how to support learners to communicate effectively in speaking and writing. The final unit recognizes that students arrive to the social studies classroom with different needs and provides methods for ensuring learners are able to access the content and improve their literacy skills.