EDU 5730 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and High Schools (5-12)

Goals: To develop an understanding of the social studies and the purposes they serve, especially citizenship education. To learn about materials development and teaching techniques used in facilitating learning of social studies skills and content by middle and secondary students. Issues in social studies such as its role in the school curriculum, standards and testing, curriculum development, and content controversies will be explored.

Content: Philosophy of social studies education; methods of teaching; major concepts of the social science disciplines; planning for teaching; research and study skills; professional and community resources; incorporation of national, state and local standards; citizenship education within a global context; a middle school focus is included.

Taught: Fall term

Prerequisites: EDU 3150, EDU 3250, EDU 5690, and admission to teacher education. EDU 5750 recommended.

Credits: 4 credits