ED 593 - Teaching Social Studies in the Preschool and Elementary School

3 Credit(s)

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the goals and objectives of elementary social studies education. Through assignments and instruction, students learn a variety of strategies that will enable them to teach effectively in a performance-based learning environment. Curriculum planning, authentic assessment, and cooperative learning are emphasized in the course.
Fieldwork Component: This course contains a fieldwork component in a classroom setting.
Requisite(s): ED 507, ED 517, or ED 518 and ED 511.