Pr/Meth/Tch/SS&Arts Elem Sch

Catalog description

*Level 2 -- Professional Education Course. This course is designed to introduce content and methods for teaching Social Studies and incorporating the Arts in the elementary classroom. Topics include social science/performing/visual arts theory, lesson planning, interdisciplinary instruction, assessment, and a broad overview of content and standards included in the elementary social studies/arts curriculum. The primary focus is the development of a personal philosophy of teaching elementary social studies, along with the integration of the arts in the classroom. 10 field experience hours required (field experience hours pertain only to those graduate candidates enrolled in the traditional Elementary Education MAT program). Offered summer.