Social Studies Methods for Early Learners.

Catalog description

Semester course; 2 lecture hours (delivered online, face-to-face or hybrid). 2 credits. Corequisites: TEDU 416 and TEDU 432 . The course’s design is centered on helping the pre-service Pre-K through grade three early childhood/elementary teacher examine the purpose of social studies education, the connections between social studies and other curricular areas, and the persisting issues in social studies education, in an equitable way to meet the needs of all learners. The course will introduce students to an integrative reflective planning process and a variety of instructional strategies and materials. Students will be prepared to understand the role of the teacher as a reflective decision-maker.