GED 7840 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School K-6

Practice teaching methods specific to the teaching of social studies. Develop an understanding of social studies and the purposes they serve. Exploration of issues in curriculum development. Survey methods of teaching; planning for teaching; study and research skills in social studies; professional and community resources for the social studies teacher; and current trends in social studies.

This is a graduate level course with graduate level expectations.

Recommended prerequisite: GED 7867 - Theory to Practice with grade of B- or higher

Credits: 4