Methods II Social Studies

Catalog description

This is a seminar and practicum course providing opportunities for secondary teacher candidates to acquire skills in teaching methodologies and strategies specific to secondary social studies instruction. Topics include organization of subject matter, weekly and unit lesson planning, development of assessments, utilizing information technology for instruction, and working with diverse populations of students. Clinical experience/field placement in a classroom setting are required. Course activities include teaching in a field site classroom, professional development workshops, discussion/ reflections, and demonstration of effective use of standards documents, inquiry activities, and a review of effective pedagogical literature.