ADVANCED PRACTICES IN THE TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES

CURRIC 371

Examines recent trends in the field of social studies. Develop social studies curricula and instructional strategies that help prepare children for active citizenship in a democratic, multicultural, technological society.

CURRIC 835

Focuses on helping pre-service teachers understand what it means to teach social studies for democratic citizenship. Focuses on central debates within social studies education and considers how different national, historical, economic, and political contexts have shaped social studies curricula. Offers an opportunity to compare and contrast social studies education curricula and approaches in diverse national contexts.

CURRIC 359

Develop lesson and unit plans, appropriate assessments, and understand what it means to teach social studies for democratic citizenship. Make connections between educational theory and the use of different pedagogical strategies, and be able to critically evaluate and discuss the assigned journal articles and book chapters.

CURRIC 458

Supervised student teaching in the middle school. Employ and evaluate a variety of approaches to social studies curriculum and instruction.

CURRIC 459

Supervised student teaching in the high school. Employ and evaluate a variety of approaches to social studies curriculum and instruction.