EDUC 6634 Social Studies Methods in Education

A study of the content of the social sciences as applied to the environment of the child. Current issues in social studies education, methods, procedures, and techniques of instruction and evaluation, with an emphasis on current events and multicultural education, are explored. (Pre-service certificate required. Field experience required.)

Registration Name

Social Studies Methods in Ed

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. Analyze the basic features of social studies instruction (definitions, goals and objectives, curriculum, etc.). InTASC 4Connection: Central Focus, Academic Language
2. Explore effective techniques for planning, guiding, and managing small- and large-work, meeting individual needs and differences (including special needs and ELL students), and assessing learning, incorporating both CCGSE (K-5) (6-8) and the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS). InTASC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Connection: Planning for Instruction (Task 1)
3. Analyze social studies teaching models, strategies and techniques for developing concepts and generalizations; (b) developing student's thinking processes and creative abilities; and (c) developing attitudes and values. InTASC 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 Connection: Instructing and Engaging Students in Learning (Task 2)
4. Reconsider and make changes in the instructional environment so that activities, student movement, and materials distribution are effective and efficient. InTASC 3Connection: Instructing and Engaging Students in Learning (Task 2)
5. Use questioning techniques as an effective classroom strategy, especially with the inquiry model. [ InTASC 5, 8 Connection: Instructing and Engaging Students in Learning (Task 2)
6. Explore strategies for effective use of current events and instructional technology in early childhood, middle grades, and/or secondary education. InTASC 4, 5, 7, 9 Connection: Instructing and Engaging Students in Learning (Task 2)
7. Analyze the conceptions of multicultural education and develop a practical approach to teaching with a multicultural perspective. InTASC 2, 3, 8, 9, 10] Connection: Context for Learning, Planning for Instruction (Task 1)
8. Incorporate current theory and research to practice. InTASC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Connection: Commentary that includes theoretical reference
9. Explore the National Curriculum Standards and the C3 Framework for Social Studies as well as recommendations of the National Council for the Social Studies. InTasc 5, 8, 9 Connection: Planning for Instruction (Task 1), Instructing and Engaging Students in Learning (Task 2), Assessing Student Learning (Task 3)
10. Develop competence in selected knowledge components of the K-5/6-8/9-12 social studies curriculum. InTasc 4
11. Explain your personal set of beliefs regarding K-5, 6-8, and/or 9-12 social studies curriculum. InTasc 9, 10