Social Studies Methods

Catalog description

This course provides teacher candidates with an introduction to the issues and best practices in social studies education in elementary and middle level classrooms, promoting the development of inquiry, cultural awareness, multiple perspectives, active learning, and critical thinking. Teacher candidates explore curriculum, techniques, and materials, which promote powerful and meaningful social studies. Prerequisite: EDS 311 , EDS 318 ; must be taken concurrently with EDS 402 and EDS 418 ; admission to teacher education. Consent of department. Offered Fall, Spring.