This course provides teacher candidates with an in-depth study of methods and materials used for teaching social studies to elementary students (grades 2-5). Emphasis will be on the use of a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of elementary students in the areas of history, geography, economics, political science, and social studies. Literature integration into the social studies curriculum will be emphasized in the course.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester.
Notes
4 hours of Clinical field experience required. $125 Teacher Education Program fee is charged.