EDSS 431 - Social Stds Mthds Teaching PK6

Social Studies Methods examines current social studies content and instructional methodology that children engage in via reading, writing, and inquiry as they study the basic social studies themes consistent with state and national standards: history, geography, economics, civics, public discourse/decision making, and civic participation. Students investigate the themes within an interdisciplinary context that promote reading and writing. The course includes organizing for instruction, unit development, standards-based, classroom assessment models, and integrating cross-curricular content into inquiry-based social studies instruction. Typically offered Fall, Spring.
Level: UG
Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite EDUC 361/C
Ferris Equivalencies:

Department: SCED