EDUC 328 Specialty Methods of Instruction for All Learners: Social Studies
This seminar style class is designed to promote reflection and broaden the scope of pre-service Social Studies teachers’ perspectives on and knowledge of the process of teaching Social Studies, including new and emerging technologies, at the adolescent level (7-12). Social Studies teaching involves making decisions about curriculum and instructional strategies which impact students in many ways; so it is imperative that social studies teachers use strategies which provide students with the best opportunity to maximize their potential and become active, critical citizens. In order to gain the skills necessary for delivering curriculum that meets these goals, students will prepare lessons and unit plans, videotape themselves teaching and join an appropriate professional organization. The field component (ten hours) of the class is designed to give students observation time with in-service teachers and to review best practices for teaching Social Studies as demonstrated in actual class settings. Prerequisite:
EDUC 101,
EDUC 102,
EDUC 201, AND
EDUC 202