EDIS 560 - Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School I

A comprehensive overview of planning, implementing, and assessing social studies learning experiences in grades 6-12. This first course in the social studies methods sequence examines the following areas of social studies education through the lens of historical content: standards and accountability, curriculum/unit/lesson planning, engaging approaches for the teaching of history, assessment in the social studies and multiculturalism. Approaches to the infusion of technology in the social studies curriculum are also explored. (Y)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits: 3