EDUC 3280 - Elementary Social Studies Methods

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This course focuses on the place of social studies in the elementary school curriculum, the scope and rationale of the social studies curriculum, connections with other subject areas, teaching and assessment strategies, teaching with technology and building classroom community. National and state curricular guidelines will be reviewed and discussed. Field experience required. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level 1 (EDUC 3100, EDUC 3120, CHF 4710, EDUC 3110 or EDUC 3370 and EDUC 3140) and EDUC 2000. Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 2 Elementary (EDUC 3200E, EDUC 3240, and EDUC 3260E).