EEDDA/430
Elementary Methods - Social Studies

This course provides a context for teaching and assessing students in elementary social studies. Teacher candidates will explore the purpose and place for social studies instruction, analyze and apply content standards, and examine methodologies and resources for teaching social studies. In addition, teacher candidates will develop student-centered instruction to meet the needs of culturally, academically, and linguistically diverse students. The course focuses on strategies for developing students' critical thinking skills and integrating social studies with other disciplines.